Carlos A. Roa
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Carlos A. Roa was brought to the United States by his family when he was only 2 years old. He is currently a national organizer with Presente.org and is studying architecture at Miami Dade College. He was one of four students who in 2010 walked 1500 miles to Washington D.C. as part of the Trail of Dreams.

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What Part of Human Being Don't You Understand?

Posted October 19, 2010 | 15:46:17 (EST)

I wonder if people who insist upon using the i-word ever think about the impact it has on human lives. "What part of 'illegal' don't you understand?!" they say. Well, as an undocumented immigrant, I need people to understand the traumatic effect this racist language has on us and our...

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