Great read, Fabi! I can relate to passing both cultures to my children. They’re very proud of their Mexican heritage which makes me so happy. When they were little they said, “We’re peach on the outside and brown on the inside”. They’re a beautiful mix of cultures and like you said, “And that, in itself, is power”.
Colorado has a large Mexican American community. I never really knew until I visited. Interesting how you lived in Brownsville- where the Chicano movement was strong and you did not hear about it. My story as well.
Great read, Fabi! I can relate to passing both cultures to my children. They’re very proud of their Mexican heritage which makes me so happy. When they were little they said, “We’re peach on the outside and brown on the inside”. They’re a beautiful mix of cultures and like you said, “And that, in itself, is power”.
Que cute!
Brilliant. Born in LaredoTejas
Raised in Brownsville. Always
Considered Ourselves
“MexicanAmerican”
First I Heard theChicano Term
Was in Denver early ‘70’s!!!!
As a Teacher’s Aid in a Ghetto
School! Back then the Only
Diverse were “Black and Arapaho”
Kids learned to love me
I was Different! That’s when Chicano
Movement! Then Close Family Friends
Federico Pen～a BECAME MAYOR OF
DENVER COLORADO!
Colorado has a large Mexican American community. I never really knew until I visited. Interesting how you lived in Brownsville- where the Chicano movement was strong and you did not hear about it. My story as well.
Thank You for Sharing 💕
I Still get Wierd Responses
When I Claim my Heritage
Mexican American 🙏
Here in Austin. Some Claim
They’re “Spinich”!!!
Afraid of Word Mexican 🙃
I’m laughing out loud, 🤣 literally, because I remember so many people saying that!
Wow! Thanks for sharing! Saludos. 🤘🏽