Tag: Latina Voices
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More Than a Name: Reclaiming Identity Through Both Last Names
More Than a Name: Reclaiming Identity Through Both Last Names For many of us, a name is more than something we are called. It is a reflection of where we come from, who we belong to, and the stories we carry. Growing up, I used only one last name. Like many others navigating systems in…
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More Than Words: How Language Shapes Identity, Belonging, and Voice
There was a moment when my language felt out of place. I was afraid to express myself because I didn’t believe in my own voice. I felt hidden, without power, without presence, tied up in silence, as if I didn’t have the right to speak. Growing up between Spanish and English, I often found myself…