17 Wait, This is America?

12/24/19 • 56 min

Rose, moved from the Philippines as a teenager to live with her father in America. Growing up in the Philippines she knew she was poor and believed that in America, her father had a rich life. However upon arrival she shortly realized that she was in the same situation she was back home. Rose takes us on her immigration journey from a little girl in the Philippines moving from place to place just trying to survive to starting over in America with her father, her stepmother and half siblings.Writers: Maira Hernandez, Erica HernandezProducer and Editor: Erica HernandezGuest: Rose CastorilloFollow us on Instagram:@myimmigrantlifepodcastTo submit your story please email us at [email protected]

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16 Interview with a 2020 California State Senate Candidate

Maria Cadenas is 2020 California State Senate Candidate for district 17 sits with host Erica Hernandez. She shares here immigration story, why she decided to run for senate, and gives more information about her campaign and the big issues she is focusing on.District 17 covers all of Santa Cruz County, all of San LuisObispo County, part Monterey County, and part Santa Clara county (includingcities like Gilory, Morgan Hill, and some parts of San Jose)To learn more about Maria Cadenas visit her website https://www.maria2020.com/

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18 Misguided Hatred

Over the past few years, racism has seemed to increase in America. From online bulling, to controversial comments by politicians, and to mass shootings targeting specific ethnic and racial groups. Racism, to some seems, to have become an epidemic. However, for some people, racism isn’t new. It is something they have dealt with since they were young. They grow up with being called names and may have been in physical danger just because of the color on their skin or where they were born. Our guest, Luis Carazo, experience racism while growing up. However, he has managed to stay positive and has forgiven those who have hurt him. On this episode of My Immigrant Life, Luis shares how he has stay positive through all his hardships and how we can create a world where misguided hatred minimized.