The goal of this student driven project is to begin to document the history of the Latin American Diaspora. Tens of thousands of Latin Americans are coming to the United States each year for reasons of persecution, violence, and extreme poverty, but also to begin a new life, further their education, and fulfill their professional desires. Their lives, stories, pictures, and oral histories tell the dramatic story of a massive and continuous movement. Latin American Studies at California State University East Bay seeks to collect and archive these stories, collaborate with other institutions, and make the information available to the public. We are interested in collaborating with you. If you would like more information contact Latin American Immigration Project
Latin American Studies Department,
California State University East Bay
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"Like I said, I am in favor of the humble because we, the humble, have to defend ourselves from the powerful. The powerful would try to brainwash them, humiliate them a... Read More
Sandra Marcella Tafur
Origin: Colombia
"I really don’t think people realize how hard it is to live in one place, while your heart is so...
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Maria Cristina Peralta Rojas de Sanchez
Origin: Costa Rica
" Ticos do not like conflict. We like to live on our own. We want to work, save and buy our own things. This is the peace that we have." ... Read More
Yadira Woodwell
Origin: Venezuela
"Venezuela reminds me of Hawaii, very tropical."
Adela Espinoza
Origin: Nicaragua
"They came to reality because all of them have worked at McDonald, factories, janitorial services and doing...
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Rosa Perez
Origin: Mexico
"When I came to the United States I had big dreams, I wanted to make big things and with hard work I had accompl...
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Guatemala Reu
Origin: Guatemala
"It has been a long and expensive road, but next January I will take the test for my US citizenship."Read More
Maria Garcia
Origin: Nicaragua
"I would have to have a little stand in front of the house were I would sell fruits, and vegetables in order f...
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Juana Duran
Origin: Guatemala
"I went back to Guatemala to visit my grandmother because I missed her a lot, since she had raised me and I fel...
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Antonio Rodriguez
Origin: Mexico
" It hurt me to leave my children behind, they were my home."
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