Why It Is So Hard to Be a First Generation College Student?
I am a brown, low income, first generation college student trying to navigate institutions that were not created for peopleRead More…
Read More…Rocio Rivera-Murillo
Rocio Rivera-Murillo is a Chicana born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She is the daughter of two hardworking, immigrant parents who left everything in Mexico in hopes of achieving the "American Dream". One of her main goals in life is to be able to repay her parents for everything that they have done for her. Rocio is a proud product of LAUSD schools. She was fortunate enough to find her passion for advocacy in Arleta High School through her former club Dreamers United. Her fondest memory as President of Dreamers United was rallying in support of the implementation of Ethnic Studies as an A-G requirement in LAUSD on November 18, 2014. Because of the struggles she saw her parents endure, her drive to help others was ignited early on in her life. Rocio, a first-generation, low income, college student, is passionate about her community, advocating on behalf of the voiceless, education and mentoring other students. She is a full-time student, double majoring in Sociology and Chicana/o Studies at California State University Northridge.
Posts by Rocio:
Three Reasons Why We NEED Ethnic Studies Courses
Ethnic Studies courses examine race and ethnicity while still highlighting the complex phenomenon of sexuality, gender, and the history ofRead More…
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Why You Should Create a Space For Mental Health Checks
Mental health is so important. Often, in the Latino community (especially), we tend to disregard the importance of our mentalRead More…
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While My Mami and Papi Are Finally “Legal”, No Human Being is Illegal
“Ya levantense corazones, ya son las 5 de la mañana”, my mami said con nervios. I got up as soonRead More…
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My Experience As the Daughter of Undocumented Parents
“Go back to Mexico!” “Why is it so hard to just become legal?!” “They’re taking away our jobs!” “Illegal aliens!”Read More…
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