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I was born here and spent my childhood here before moving to the States. Vietnam is full of culture- from the street food stalls in the big cities to the rice fields in the countryside. From the street markets where you can find just about anything to catching your own food and cooking it. It's all incredibly beautiful.

-Nhi Le

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Bayview's Hunters Point, San Francisco, California. Shafter Ave to be exact. My grandmother house is where I'd be for most of my time during my childhood if I wasn't at school or home. This street is very special to me because it was my grandmother home and a lot of memories were made on this block. This place will forever be apart of me.

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My moms family is from Tecuala Nayarit and even though I was not born or raised there, I see this place as home. I have been visiting Nayarit every December since I was 3 months old and it is something I always look forward to each year. This place makes me feel comfortable and free.
Lorena Lopez

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Mariagracia Ortiz 922151565
I pinned Rancagua Chile because that's where I was born and grew up, up until I was 5. My roots are there and even after living in the United States for 13 years I still feel as apart of this culture and community considering my whole family, other than my parents live there.

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922202941 - Nancy Robles
I chose this location because this is where my family is from. I consider myself to be very family oriented and I appreciate my family very deeply. I always feel support from them and they encourage me in so many ways. They've always told me that they believe in and that I'm very smart. Corrales is my happy place.

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This is where my parents settled at and where my family began to be able to raise money after many struggles in finding jobs in the city. I was born here and have only traveled away from it, but never moved away. I find this city very lethargic, but it's where I've lived my entire life. And at times, I find its dullness a bit comforting, but that might just be because I've never been away from it for too long.

-Karen Morales

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I lived here for a bit of my childhood. I was born here and went to school here before I came to the US. Vietnam has AMAZING food and the wide fields and vast view of nature are beautiful. Vietnam is a 3rd world country so you can see the beautiful countryside.
Chi Le, 921983774

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I chose this place, where I have lived and grew up since migrating to this place.

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My family is also from Ireland, which is a part of my family history that I do know of and hold really dear to me. It's a story of struggle and perseverance that I feel demonstrates that it's in my blood. There's so many branches connected to this part of my family tree and each story is beautiful; they all contribute to who I am today and demonstrate a legacy I plan to carry on.

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I was born and raised until I was 12 years old. It's where all it started. There's so much lesson I have learned that I took with me to this day. My family had to put a lot of hard work to put on the table. This place meant something that I will never forget.
-Anthony Carabbacan
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921711749 I grew up in Philadelphia and do not get to visit often so it is pretty special to me

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Jose Robledo Napoles -Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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Jose Robledo Napoles -Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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Oklahoma is where my siblings and I were born. Being in Oklahoma taught me lessons that shaped me into who I am today. Also, the communities from Oakland and Zapotlan del Rey (where my parents were born) are extremely important to me.

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This is Yemen, where I was born and raised before moving to the States. This place is special to me because it's my home country and I truly feel home where my people are. -Rania

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El Tio Juan Taco Truck is tight here one of the best taco trucks in Oakland but it's also close to the area I grew up in and have most of my memories. Brandon Diaz

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Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, USA - Maria Hernandez 

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Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, USA - Maria Hernandez 

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The mission district is considered mt home town and where I was raised. This is the place where I was going through it with my family but where my dad also taught me to be my own independent person and never let no one step over me . Living in the mission I learned to not judge anyone because of how they look or how they live. Many people who would go to the mission would sometimes be scared to walk around there because of the people on the street and my dad always taught me to give back to them and be nice because we all the equal.

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I choose Oakland because this is where my parents decided to come after immigrating from Mexico. It is where I was born and raised. Growing up here shaped me into who I am today.

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I choose Santa Ana because its where I was taken to as a kid. I'm Salvadorian, but I have lost my connection to the culture. Everyday I am trying to reconnect myself since I feel like its a huge part of me. I remember as a kid running around with the kids down my grandma's street. The parties, and the food we ate. I wish I was able to visit my dad's town, but I never did. :(. In general it's a great place to be, I wish I could go but not with family since things always get complicated. -Jose M

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(Daniela Gomez 916879488)

I chose here because my mom is from Mexico. She’s someone who I look up to so much! She moved to San Jose Ca when she was 17 by choice to live a better life. Although my grandparents were in good standing to live and supply her with everything she needed. She felt that by moving to America and chasing her dream to be a successful business woman would help her grow as a person. Even with hardships that’s she’s gone through and all the struggles she has her own company that is thriving and growing each day! She has grown to be my role model. She has helped my sister and I to shape the people who we are today. She provides us with everything. She is supportive in our education, always checks on our well being and helps with our work. So I’m thankful for that everyday.

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The Willow/Washington community was where I lived part of my childhood. The people from this community have inspired me to advocate for myself and thrive for a better future.
-Natalia Padilla

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I placed this pin in Mexico City since that is where both of my parents were born. Both of their families are from distinct states in Mexico- Hidalgo, and Oaxaca. Although my parents lived a block or two away from each other, it was until they made their journey to the US that they met and were able to live what would have been "The American Dream." My mom was brought to the US at the age of 8 while my dad chose to migrate over to California when me was 19, my current age.

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My mom is from Jalisco and I have always liked going there ever since I was little.

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I picked Orange because I live here and at times I hate it but at other times I love it. I am so lucky to live here and remember all the history of Orange. My family is all here snd this is where my parents met too.

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This place is very special to me. I am able to spend time with my mom's side of the family and indulge in her culture and try so much good food! Fun Fact: I have climbed the highest Mayan temple :) - Kaylee M

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Though part of my family is from Nigeria, it's a vague part of distant history. I don't know much about Nigerian culture or where specifically my family originated from but recently I've made it my goal to find out more about this part of my family and become reconnected with the culture. Even though I don't have a conscious connection to this community, I'm still spiritually connected to it and without it, I wouldn't be who I am.

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Mission District, San Francisco, CA, USA

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Mission District, San Francisco, CA, USA

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Mission District, San Francisco, CA, USA

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I’m from the mission district and it’s where I’ve been raised my entire life and I feel the most comfortable here and before the pandemic I loved walking around the mission district and exploring parts I haven’t seen.-Giovanni Estrada

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My parents came to the United States for my siblings and I to have a better future. My mom now has all four of our diplomas and we did it for them because they risked a lot for us .

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Here in Oakland I was raised by my wonderful parents. This place is special to me because of the people I was able to meet here. I made one of my best friends and met many inspiration people. -Rania

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I chose this place (Oakland) because this is where I was born/grew up at and it is where I met a lot of amazing people. I also chose this place because a lot of people care a lot about the latino community which makes me feel wanted because I am latino myself.

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Georgia is the state where I was born and raised in. Until August 2021, Georgia was the only state I went to school in. The lessons I learned that shaped me into the person I am today came from here. Although, I still respect my other home in San Francisco and my parents' birthplace in Eritrea.

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this is where i spent most of my time growing up -zuri

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This is a rio in La Ceiba where my mom was born. Even if I was born in the US my parents have always told me that I’m from Honduras and I’m proud of being from there

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This place was my safe haven after going into the system at the age of 4. It’s where I have the saddest memories but also the place that grounded me into the powerful first generation achiever that I am today.

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San Miguel Ixtahuacán, San Marcos, Guatemala

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San Miguel Ixtahuacán, San Marcos, Guatemala

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San Miguel Ixtahuacán, San Marcos, Guatemala

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I Chose this place because all my family is from here. This community makes my identity.
Lesbia Velasquez

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I put Hawthorne because this is where I have grown up my whole life and I basically know everything that is here. I never want to live so far because this place makes me feel comfortable.

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Mission District, San Francisco, CA, USA

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Mission District, San Francisco, CA, USA

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Mission District, San Francisco, CA, USA

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I choose La Mission because La Mission shaped me because I am a blend of Mexico, Nicaragua, & El Salvador. La Mission raised me to be who I am today. This video represents the beauty of my community, the resilience, & what we stand for.