Yesenia Aguilar is a U.S. citizen, for she was born and began her life in Beaumont, Texas. But when she was still a baby, her parents separated, and her mother took Yesenia back to Mexico, to live close to extended family. She grew up speaking Spanish and has warm memories Read more…
Immigrating to the U.S. is a long, hard process, requiring years of effort, patience and persistence. Angela Suarez knows, for she and her family have been taking the steps required to immigrate and become citizens of the U.S. for decades. Their story reveals many of the challenges and obstacles that Read more…
Jesús Alberto Pérez Delgado had a rich and interesting life in Venezuela. He had a good education and a rewarding career as a manager, administrator and executive, specializing in financial management and human resources. For some thirty years, he worked for firms in various industries, including agriculture/livestock, wood processing, metalworking, Read more…
Rosa Lopez grew up in Durango, Mexico and has many happy memories of life there. But her life took an unexpected turn when her husband moved to central Texas, joining members of an extended family network who had lived and worked in the region for decades. Deciding that she would Read more…