Diane Guerrero : (7)

" My parents instilled a lot of American values in me. They encouraged me to work hard and told me that anything was possible for me because I was a citizen. " - Diane Guerrero

" I want us to all look at ourselves and look at our stories. It doesn’t matter where you come from or what journeys you’ve taken. Your stories matter, and they’re powerful. " - Diane Guerrero

" 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

" Whatever the reason is, I am happiest when connecting with the human experience. It lets me know that I’m not alone in this world. " - Diane Guerrero

" My parents were desperately trying to become documented citizens of this country and tried very hard to get there, but to no avail. " - Diane Guerrero

" Just sharing who you are – there’s so much value in that. " - Diane Guerrero

" My father was desperately trying to be a legal contributor to this society. " - Diane Guerrero