The challenge to build a new life in the US and keep your cultural roots

Tamil and Danny came to the United States from Latin America a little over a decade ago to pursue academic careers. Shortly after, their lives took a different path.

Danny became the first non-voting citizen in the nation to hold public office through the Chamber of Commerce, and Tamil now runs a Caribbean music and dance organization. Now, they are expecting a baby, a first generation born American and they both want to raise him with strong ties to his Puerto Rican and Costa Rican roots.

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