Racism has been an obstacle in almost every person of color’s life. Although race is typically not the most important conflict in a person’s life, the color of my skin can retain me from reaching important goals and dreams l could achieve if my skin were of whiter complexion. Growing up my family was rich in our Mexican culture and encouraged my siblings and me to speak Spanish around the house. Going to school in America and being educated in facilities where only English was allowed prevented me from assimilating into my culture as my parents had wished. Nevertheless, Spanish was my first language but I quickly became accustomed to English. At times in my childhood I wished I wasn’t Mexican and even hated my name wishing it was easier to
