AFRICA | AMERICAN STORIES: IDENTITY AND DREAMS  

Personal History

 
I come from many kinds of places.
My mom comes from Arkansas.
My dad comes from Louisiana.
 I come from a family
that works hard and likes to cook.
 My family left Arkansas and Louisiana
to come to Pasadena.
My family loves Pasadena and so do I.
 I come from a family
that likes to go shopping, have parties, eat greens,
bake cornbread, and bar-b-que.
 My family left Arkansas and Louisiana
because they care for me.
My family loves Pasadena and so do I.
 Rhonda W., Hamilton Elementary 
 
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