Summary
In this episode, I share my family's migration story from Mexico to the United States, focusing on my mother's side. I reflect on the importance of understanding family history, the complexities of cultural identity, and the role of language in shaping one's sense of belonging. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, I emphasize the need for conversations about heritage and the impact of immigration on family dynamics. I also discuss how the US border has crossed millions of people pegged as "immigrants" over the last 200 years and how the Mexican Revolution spurred migration from Mexico to the United States in the 1910s.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Family Background
03:28 What's to Come in Season 01
06:13 Exploring My Mother's Side of the Family
16:20 Death Threats and The Mexican Revolution
35:07 Cultural Identity and Language
43:40 Reflections on Family History and Legacy
Keywords
family history, immigration, cultural identity, Los Angeles, Mexican heritage, storytelling, generational stories, language, community, personal narrative, Mexican Revolution, borders
