I'm Not Latino Or Hispanic

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Ricardo Ignacio

Ricardo Ignacio is a talented musical artist known for his unique style and captivating performances. He has gained a significant following with his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, drawing inspiration from various genres such as R&B, pop, and soul. His music often explores themes of love, relationships, and personal growth. With his powerful voice and emotive storytelling, Ricardo Ignacio continues to make an impact in the music industry. more »

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The question
My name is Ricardo Ignacio I am a twenty nine year old Indigenous American
Born in Ejido Hermosillo Baja California Mexico
The first six years of my life were spent in Mexicali Mexico
But then I made my way to the state of California
It's only a few hours away by car but I walked to the United States
Along with a group of other people
It took me almost two days to finally arrive here
After I crossed the border into the United States and enrolled in elementary school
I found myself being labeled a Latino and sometimes a Hispanic
And I would ask my mother
Ma what's a Latino
What's a Hispanic
She would reply
I don't know I guess that's what they call us here
Where we were born terms like this did not exist
Or at least they didn't apply to us
People never identified themselves as Latinos or Hispanics
Simply because they were not Latino or Hispanic
When I was left with no choice but to bubble in Hispanic
I began to wonder what a Hispanic was and why
If I was one had neither my mother nor I
Nor any members of our community in Mexico ever identified as such
However as kids do I eventually stopped wondering
Ever since that day all the way through high school
I always bubbled in Hispanic on applications and other paperwork
Even though I never once verbally claimed to be Hispanic or Latino
I just couldn't do it I felt a lump in my throat at just the thought of claiming such a thing
Because I knew it was wrong to claim an identity that wasn't mine

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