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How One Undocumented Girl Fought For Her American Dream

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Someone Like Me: How One Undocumented Girl Fought for Her American Dream

by Julissa Arce

4.7 out of 5

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Lorena Garcia was born in Mexico, but she has lived in the United States since she was a baby. She is undocumented, meaning she does not have legal status in the United States. Despite this, she has always dreamed of going to college and getting an education.

When Lorena was in high school, she started to get involved in activism. She joined a group of undocumented students who were fighting for the right to drive in California. She also started speaking out about her own experiences as an undocumented immigrant.

Lorena's activism caught the attention of the media, and she soon became a national spokesperson for the undocumented youth movement. She spoke at rallies and conferences, and she even testified before Congress.

In 2012, Lorena was accepted to Harvard University. She was the first undocumented student to be admitted to Harvard, and her story made national headlines. Lorena's success inspired other undocumented students to dream big.

Lorena graduated from Harvard in 2016 with a degree in government. She is now working as an organizer for the National Immigration Law Center. She continues to fight for the rights of undocumented immigrants, and she is an inspiration to us all.

Lorena's Story Is a Reminder That We Are All Immigrants

The United States is a nation of immigrants. Our country was founded by people who came here from other countries seeking a better life. Today, immigrants continue to come to the United States in search of opportunity. They are our neighbors, our friends, and our family members.

Lorena's story is a reminder that we are all immigrants. We all come from different backgrounds, but we all share the same dream of a better life.

We Must Fight for the Rights of Undocumented Immigrants

Undocumented immigrants are part of our communities. They work hard, they pay taxes, and they raise families. They deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

We must fight for the rights of undocumented immigrants. We must demand that they be given a path to citizenship. We must also fight for policies that protect them from deportation.

We Can All Make a Difference

Lorena's story is an inspiration to us all. She shows us that anything is possible if we have the courage to fight for our dreams.

We can all make a difference in the lives of undocumented immigrants. We can volunteer our time to help them, we can donate to organizations that support them, and we can speak out against the policies that harm them.

Together, we can create a more just and welcoming country for all.

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Someone Like Me: How One Undocumented Girl Fought for Her American Dream

by Julissa Arce

4.7 out of 5