Ana Laura Lissardy

Jun 29, 2024 | palabranahj.org | Beatriz Limón |Nathalie Alonso |Dianna M. Nanez |Ana Laura Lissardy

Reyna recalled that discussing immigration in schools was fraught: “We had to live in the shadows. That fear was very real and present.” And she added how it all began with the support of other young people: “They just encouraged me. They told me, ‘You speak up. It seems like you want to be a leader.’”That was how she discovered the power of words and the strength of community, and realized that activism boosts self-esteem. She built support networks that helped her and other students move forward.