Hi, I’m from Uruguay, that’s one picture I love of me and my husband carrying the flag of the city I was born, Paysandú, and the jerseys of the “Club Nacional de Football”, my favorite Uruguayan soccer team, when they came to Miami to play a friendly soccer game last year.
He is not from Uruguay but I was so happy and proud that he carries my original country flag and jersey with so much enthusiasm that day, he enjoyed the party!
One of my best days of my life was my Citizenship Ceremony Day, I remember I was so proudly happy, because I was feeling like a real American, that I was one import formal part of the best Nation on the World.
This country united us and we feel we are part of One Heart and One Flag.
Maria R. Vargas
Being Latina for me represents the combination of many races which each one of them fills me with pride – Indian, Spanish and African make up my nationality and as Puerto Ricans we carry each of those races in our delicious food, in our customs and traditions.
I will always be proud of my roots, coming from the La Isla del Encanto, and because I am Latina and with great joy I can say: “YO SOY BORICUA , PA’ QUE TU LO SEPAS (I am Boricua, so that you know it).”
Big hug to all,
Wilmary Santiago
*This content discusses sensitive subject matter relating to suicide.*
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, according to the CDC, death by suicide is a leading cause of death in the Unites States. Learn the facts about suicide and explore resources available for those that need support.
Learn More About Available Support:
- United Healthcare: UAW: Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing (brainshark.com)
- Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
- https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support
- America’s Crisis Hotline: Call or Text – 988
