“Mexigander seeks to inform and educate about the importance of cultural diversity and identity from the point of view of an individual that was Mexican raised and Michigan made.”
At the age of fifteen, I was often asked where I was from. I responded by saying; “I’m from California.” When I was 21 years old I changed the way I responded by saying: “I’m from Grand Rapids.” At the age of 25, I responded by saying; “I am from Mexico”
I am from California, Michigan, Grand Rapids, and Mexico. While in search of one’s identity, it is important to acknowledge the places that help us become who we are. I grew up in a Mexican household. I lived in Mexico every summer during my teenage years. I have lived in Grand Rapids for over 13 years. I think it’s safe to say that any response that includes these locations would be accurate.
Where are you from?
By Salvador Lopez
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