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Born and raised in Wisconsin, I am a bilingual blogger, student of international relations at UT San Antonio, and a member of the U.S. Air Force who is fascinated with the bilingual and bicultural processes immigrants endure in the United States. As a European-American, I strive to challenge stereotypes which perpetuate cultural bias and give voice to those who normally go unheard. Teaching English in Colombia, dance, and travelling throughout the Americas are activities that afford me the opportunity to bridge gaps of understanding between mainstream Anglo society and Hispanic communities.
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I’m a Texas girl, born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. But in 1997, I packed my bags and headed to Connecticut to attend Yale University. Immediately, I realized I wasn’t quite Mexican or "authentic" enough to fit in with many of the Latino students on campus. Adding to my insecurity was the fact that I spoke Spanih like a gringo. Nonetheless, I made it through.
A few years after moving back to Texas, I decided to quit my job in advertising to pursue my art career. In 2006, I launched My Lotería by Cristina Sosa Noriega, an updated, bilingual version of the traditional Mexican bingo game. I designed my adaptation for people like me, those of us who live in two worlds. We are proud of our Hispanic roots, but just as proud to be American.
Having lived my entire life embracing two cultures, MATT.org and its "Let’s Prosper Together" motto made a world of sense to me. Which is why I immediately jumped on board. My brief career in advertising taught me how much people relate to personal stories that create a powerful emotional connection. That’s why as a writer, I am most interested in bringing to light the positive stories that often get lost in the shuffle. It’s critical that we tell the success stories of the millions of immigrants who are contributing to and thriving in America. I am also deeply interested in microloans and other programs which encourage economic prosperity, and I want to be part of the solution.
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Daniela
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Daniela’s writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek International, New York Metro, the New York Sun, the Associated Press, and Reuters, among others.
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Adam J. Segal
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Welcome to the blog of the MATT Foundation. While this will be a forum for discussion on news and ideas we introduce, MATT.org has an entire forums section where lively debate occurs every single day. Therefore, the blog will really be a place where you can receive the latest news and updates from MATT. With the immigration debate back in the news, we hope our blog will be a valuable place for you to visit for the very latest update on the immigration debate.
We started an unofficial MATT blog in August 2006 on a Blogger page to share news and information about MATT’s work and related issues. We recently took the concept and incorporated it into the main MATT.org website. So far the MATT staff and MATT members have provided great feedback.
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I Bet I can get 1 million People to support Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2010
