For the past year, I have hidden behind a wall of insecurity. Being a Mexican-American in today's politically charged society has separated me from the rest of the country. It is now evident that racism is well and alive in our country and was merely concealed for years until now. Now, Mexicans and other various ethnic groups are oppressed daily and labeled as “unfit” and “unwanted”. As for Mexicans, President Donald Trump thinks he has a good solution. Build a wall and pass laws to restrict the freedom of Mexicans.
As a young child, I never had to worry about racism. I was born and raised in the United States and grew up as American. When the 2016 Presidential Election concluded and the new president, a once businessman, was elected, I realized my life was about to change. I knew my classmates would try to tease me about it the next day, but it was worse than that. Seeing that our president used racial comments to gain popularity, everyone else began to think it was socially acceptable to say it themselves.
Hearing our president say the most absurd things about me, my parents, my country, and my culture, made me feel ashamed of my skin color. He would say, “They are not our friends, believe me.” and “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crimes. They’re rapist. And some, I assume, are …show more content…
I am not going to destroy the wall, rather I’ll stand on top of it. I will not be ashamed of where I come from. This wall will not restrain me, rather it will give me a reason to succeed and to be the best student and person possible. I will contribute to the diversity at the University of Kentucky by becoming an example of other minorities. I will be confident, determined, and resilient. I will be an example for those who want to pursue a college education but do not have the courage to do so. I will encourage them to not be afraid and self conscious about their skin color like I once
As a young child, I never had to worry about racism. I was born and raised in the United States and grew up as American. When the 2016 Presidential Election concluded and the new president, a once businessman, was elected, I realized my life was about to change. I knew my classmates would try to tease me about it the next day, but it was worse than that. Seeing that our president used racial comments to gain popularity, everyone else began to think it was socially acceptable to say it themselves.
Hearing our president say the most absurd things about me, my parents, my country, and my culture, made me feel ashamed of my skin color. He would say, “They are not our friends, believe me.” and “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crimes. They’re rapist. And some, I assume, are …show more content…
I am not going to destroy the wall, rather I’ll stand on top of it. I will not be ashamed of where I come from. This wall will not restrain me, rather it will give me a reason to succeed and to be the best student and person possible. I will contribute to the diversity at the University of Kentucky by becoming an example of other minorities. I will be confident, determined, and resilient. I will be an example for those who want to pursue a college education but do not have the courage to do so. I will encourage them to not be afraid and self conscious about their skin color like I once