I loved to sing and dance and play-act, and I always believed that my dream to become an actor would come true because my immigrant parents had taught me to believe in the American dream. Diane Guerrero Read Quote
I am here, a citizen of this country, and I’m saying, ‘Hey, the system failed me. I am a good citizen. I contribute to this country, and here I am sharing my story. What are you going to do now?’ Diane Guerrero Read Quote
I went through depression, which is something that we don’t often talk about when we look at undocumented communities and deported families. Diane Guerrero Read Quote
There are some days that I have to remind myself, and I have to give myself affirmations, and I have to go to yoga or do something nice for myself. I get nervous about putting myself out there, but I want to encourage others to use their voices, too. Diane Guerrero Read Quote
I am conscious of the community that I’m representing and don’t play into stereotypes. Diane Guerrero Read Quote
We have to educate our communities about the immigration system and dispel the myths that have been fed to us. Immigration isn’t going to go away. A wall isn’t going to ‘solve’ the issue. Diane Guerrero Read Quote
My father was desperately trying to be a legal contributor to this society. Diane Guerrero Read Quote
It’s sometimes a little embarrassing to take selfies, but sometimes I want to take a selfie because I’m like, ‘Oh I look cute. I like my hat. I like what I’m wearing, and I want to show it off.’ Diane Guerrero Read Quote
My parents came here from Colombia during a time of great instability there. Escaping a dire economic situation at home, they moved to New Jersey, where they had friends and family, seeking a better life, and then moved to Boston after I was born. Diane Guerrero Read Quote
