... is a blessing. I am able to embrace two cultures, two languages, and acquire an international perspective of the world. Even at a very early age, I expressed interest and pride in my Dominican heritage. I soon became a person dedicated to two flags, a citizen of two nations. However, some of the most affecting experiences that attribute to my passion and knowledge are those that are painful ... of words. Some entailed "Stupid spick" being screamed into my face., although I was born in America. Even more disturbing are the prolonged events that unraveled in school while teachers turned d...

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