Interviews
Growing Up Mexican American in a Mostly White Town - Geovaney Ramirez
In our first podcast episode, we talk with a Mexican American guest who grew up in Fortuna, California, a small town where most people are white. He shared what it was like to grow up feeling different from others around them. At school, he didn’t always see people who looked like him or understood their culture. He also talks about how most of the time, people kept their feelings quiet. But during election seasons, he noticed a big change. Suddenly, classmates and even adults started sharing strong opinions about race, immigration, and politics with some of those views being very hurtful. It was a moment when people’s true colors came out.
At home, things were different. Their family kept Mexican traditions alive with food, music, and language. But sometimes, it was hard to balance their home life with what they saw outside. They talked about moments where they felt proud of their culture, and other times when they felt pressure to hide it. Even with the challenges, they stayed true to who they are.
This interview is about more than one person’s story it shows what many kids of color feel in towns like Fortuna. It reminds us how important it is to understand, support, and celebrate different cultures, no matter where we live.
Building Dreams in Mendota: A Young Mexican American’s Story - Tomas Perez
In this episode, we talk to a young Mexican American man from Mendota, California — a small town in the Central Valley where most people are Mexican. He shared how growing up in a tight-knit, working-class town shaped who he is. From a young age, he was always working helping his family, taking small jobs, and learning how to hustle. Now, he’s on the path of becoming a self-made business owner, proud of where he comes from and determined to build something better for himself and his community.
He talked about how life in Mendota is all about hard work. His family, like many others, works in the fields, doing farm labor. There aren’t a lot of resources or opportunities in towns like this, but that didn’t stop him. He made his own path, using what he had, and staying focused on his goals. His story shows that even in small, overlooked places, big dreams can grow.
We also talked about how politics and recent elections have affected families in towns like Mendota. He shared how immigration policies and fear of deportation have made life harder for people in his community. In places like Fresno County, small towns with large Latino populations often feel like easy targets. But he stays strong speaking up, working hard, and pushing forward. His story is one of pride, hustle, and hope.
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