Don't Ask Me Where I'm From (A LatinX Coming-of-Age)

by Jennifer De Leon

“So… this school right here is like the world. What I mean is, you have to act a certain way. Or, more like, you have to carry yourself a certain way—in order to get what you want, and what you need.”

“Interesting,” Mr. Rivera said, fully back to all eager. It was like he had only one station on his emotional radio or something.

‘What is it that you want us to know about you in terms of race and culture? What is it that you never want to hear again? How can we be allies and assist you?’