Personal Narrative: My Mexican American Dream

My heritage, my culture, where I’m from is something I shall never be ashamed of. Lucky to say, I have hard-working Mexican parents who are my motivators for everything, they are the reason I hope to one day be a first-generation college graduate. When my parents had my oldest brother at 17, despite their young age, my parents were thinking of my brother’s future. Mexico has high crime rates, drug trafficking, unemployment, poverty, and climate hazards. Families come to the United States to achieve the American Dream, the chance to give their children the life they wouldn't have been able to have in their native country. Something that I would say I’m passionate about is the love I have for my culture and my roots. Being Mexican American has molded me into the person I am today with strong beliefs and values. Over the past few months, I have heard distasteful comments towards the Latino community. Growing up my parents taught me to speak for what I believe in. I am not a bystander, I will speak and defend those who being belittled for not being U.S. born. Throughout my four years
For fear that one day you’ll be separated from those you love, and taken out of the country you call home. As for some that is their reality, I have relatives, close friends, and neighbors who are undocumented immigrants working hard to be able to pursue their dreams in this country. Over 11 million immigrants live in the U.S. without proper documentation due to crossing the border at a young age, being trafficked in illegally, or overstaying their visas. President Barack Obama passed an executive order back in 2012 introducing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival Program (DACA), designed to protect a generation of undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers. Having certain met requirements to qualify, DACA has given those the ability to obtain a driver's license, and worker’s permit as well as pursue higher education with a legal