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July 16, 2009
Posted: 03:39 PM ET
Adela Fernandez. My mom.
Most of you thought that our visit with the "wise Latina women" in Miami was a cool and fresh idea. (Scroll down to see the clips) But some of you have written with some pretty harsh criticism about the fact that my mom doesn't speak English. I'd be lying if I told you that didn't sting a little bit. But hey, I understand that many of you are more than a hundred years removed from your ancestor's arrival in America and that gives you a different perspective. Rather than sharing research or historical analysis, let me just take this opportunity to share with you my perspective: My mom can't express herself in English, because I can. You see, my mom didn't bring me to America so she could become successful or educated. She brought me to America so I could become successful and educated. She couldn't go to night school, because she spent 10 to 12 hours a day in a factory sewing leather shoes while my dad washed dishes and cleared tables at Miami beach hotels. Their story is the story of millions of immigrants who came to America, maybe even the story of your ancestors. They struggled, went without and even sacrificed their own betterment, so that we could thrive. I welcome your thoughts.
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