When I was about 7 years old, I immigrated to the United States from Mexico. It was 2008 and I arrived in New York City seeking a place known for its diversity and limitless opportunities. But once I...
Growing up it was difficult to escape discussions about education. Whether it was homework projects at the time or the future investments in my college academic career, my parents were all about...
As a first-generation college student, I jumped at the opportunity to take college classes while in high school. As a result, I was able to enter college as a sophomore—saving me time and money. No...
Halfway through my senior year of high school, I found I didn’t have enough credits to graduate on time. Between boredom and an hourlong bus ride each morning, I had missed so many classes that I’d...
Outrage: Access Still Denied Last week, my mentor and sister in the struggle, Kenya Bradshaw, dropped a gem at the LEAP InnovatEd Summit that really made me wonder if people are really down for...
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