Immigrant Voices

Students from Tijuana

In a special Immigrant Voices, 6th grade students from Instituto Cumbres de Tijuana located at the California border in Mexico, provide a podcast about the immigration phenomenon in the city of Tijuana. The students give context to the immigration situation there. A special thanks to Rodriguez Marín Sol del Carmen.
 

Richard

Richard, a legal immigrant from the Philippines, expresses shock and dismay over the policies of the current administration towards asylum seekers at the border and treatment of undocumented immigrants already here.
 

Ray's story

Ray describes the joy he gets through volunteering in his community, especially with helping other immigrants learn English. His pursuit of the American Dream is helping others.
 

Pedro

Pedro came here in desperation to provide for his family but has worked hard to become a legal resident and bring his family, too. Translated by Max Guevara of the HSU Translation Club and is voiced by Carlos Godinez.
 

Mary's story

Mary talks about the dreams that brought her to the United States eight years ago from Columbia, how difficult life has been here and how important it is for her to learn English. Translated by Max Guevara of the HSU Translation Club and voiced by Andrea Santamaria.
 

Marisol

Marisol tells why she risked all to come here with her children to escape domestic violence in Michoacan, Mexico to find a better life. Translated testimony voiced by HSU student Lupita Rivera Cid.

Maria

Maria, from El Salvador, speaks of her struggles to learn English, reacquaint herself with her children after 8 years apart, and how they all achieved their goal of citizenship within 27 years.
 

Marco

Marco, from Tijuana, has lived in the United States for years but now is a trans-border resident of Tijuana. Here, he discusses how the immigrant caravan from Central America has impacted his city and his livelihood.
 

Julio

Julio, brought here when not quite 2 years old, grew up not knowing he was undocumented until he went to get his driver's license. His status did not stop him from being the first in his family to graduate High School, go to college or from being an artist, a musician and an activist for immigrant rights.
 

Juan's story

Juan, a DACA student at Humboldt State University talks about his struggles with learning English. He not only did learn English, he now has an inspirational message for all listeners.