Puerto Rican Stereotypes Redefined

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Jenny

Grafton, MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I mentor my international ESL students after they have left my classroom and transition into university life in America. I do this because people helped me (and my family) feel at home in my worldly travels. Knowing someone cares about you really helps when adjusting to a new culture.

Why are you participating?

People don't think of me as Puerto Rican because I'm "only a quarter" or have freckles, but I have always felt my PR heritage strongly and have always proudly listed it first when stating my Heinz57 American genetic makeup.

Mercedes

Mansfield, MA
United States

Puerto Rican
ADHD
Child of the Earth
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I took my sister in when she was at her breaking point. It was time to embrace her with love, patience, and positivity. I wanted to share my safe space with her.

Why are you participating?

I'm participating because I don't like people putting other people in molds due to their beliefs. There's more to a person, and you can only find out if you ask and have an open mind.

Gladys

Worcester, MA
United States

Political
Puerto Rican
Humanist
Tell Us Your Good Deed

Making those around me feel they can approach me after the senseless attack on innocents in Colorado.

Why are you participating?

Our Children Are Meant to Be Protected. Rape Is An Act of War!

Vanessa

Lawrence, MA
United States

Professor
Puerto Rican
Fibromyalgic
Tell Us Your Good Deed

Dedicated more than 20 years to work with the youth in Lawrence creating opportunities to develop their talents, leadership and self esteem.

Why are you participating?

I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their dreams.

Jasmin

Southbridge, MA
United States

Mother
Puerto Rican
Writer
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I help students, families, staff in the organizations, groups I’m part of and my community feel seen, valued and included.

Why are you participating?

Labels prevent people from seeing a multi-racial Puerto Rican person like me as being part of multiple communities.

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