My heritage is beautiful and unique. It doesn't have to mirror other people's experiences or expectations of what it should be.
Growing up in Miami, Florida, I was constantly exposed to the food, clothing, and languages that created a melting pot of beautiful, diverse cultures in the city. Hispanic and Latinx families who have emigrated from other countries made up the vibrant town of Hialeah where I was raised, and it always felt special to be surrounded by Cuban, Puerto Rican, Colombian, and Venezuelan cultures, to name a few.
croquetas for us to enjoy. We were taught that our heritage was always something to embrace and not be ashamed of. While I carried that with me and understood that being a white Cuban-American comes with a lot of privilege, I couldn't shake feeling insecure about it as a pre-teen.
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