Coyote's gone with most our money

And all our hope.

Left us just this side

Of Mexico. 

Home feels like heaven

Compared to this. 

I know the buzzards overhead

Hold salvation in their kiss. 

It's this bad, crazy sun

That makes me think like that. 

I lost my mind

And I lost my soul

A...

No tienen la menor idea

de lo que es perder tu hogar

con el riesgo de nunca encontrar un hogar de nuevo,

tener tu vida entera

dividida entre dos tierras y convertirte

en el puente entre dos países.

Inmigrante de primera generación.

tal vez todos somos inmigrantes

intercambiand...

Name: Karla Ordoñez

Roots: Mexico City

A fighter is what Karla Ordoñez is. She has constantly fought obstacle over obstacle on her way to conquer her dreams. Having grown up in Teton Valley, Idaho she loves all the activities it has to offer no matter the season. With a...

“I want to inspire all young girls not only Hispanic/Latinas. Leading by example is the best way. Showing them that nothing ever is impossible no matter how hard things are or get, and regardless what anyone tells them.”

"Quiero inspirar a todas las jóvenes no solo...

"Be strong, fierce and proud of your roots."

Name: Gabriela Hermosillo

Roots: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

A superwoman is what Gabriela Hermosillo is. A woman of many talents, Gabriela is a recognizable, friendly face at the Teton County Courthouse where she is a Dep...

"Never stop fighting for what you want and never let anyone destroy your dreams."

“Nunca dejes de luchar por lo que quieres y jamás dejes que nadie destruya tus sueños.”

Name: Monica Nancy Carrillo Martinez

Roots: Mexico City

Monica Carrillo is the definition of a warrior...

Name: Miriam Mayen Sevilla

Roots: Mexico Distrito Federal

Miriam Mayen Sevilla is one extraordinary woman. She is the flavor and matriarch behind her successful Mexican cuisine restaurant, Hacienda Cuajimalpa. She has called Teton Valley her home for over 20 years and lo...

"I hope young Latinas see that hard work really pays off. I would tell them to work hard, to keep following their dreams. If they want to start a business, to go ahead and do it even if it doesn’t work the first time."

"Espero que las jóvenes latinas vean que el trabajo...

Orange (color) Xochipalli (Sho-chee-pa-lee)

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Brown girl you're fierce

always remember that

y que mereces lo que sueñas!

-Latinxproject

Mi nombre es Obdulia Zulema Montenegro Lazalde. 

Did you just read over that, not even take the time to pronounce it? It's okay, I'll let you take a minute to go over it again. 

Perha...