About — Latinx Experience

Latinx Experience

When I look at myself, I feel lost because of my lack of understanding of who I am; the constant questioning of what it means to be enough within the community I’m a part of.

I wonder whether or not my experiences align with what is expected of someone of Latin descent. This perspective changed when I spoke with a close friend of mine who’s experience differed from mine as well as what I thought to be the norm. With that, I became curious to what others experienced as members of the Latinx community.

Listening to the multiple testimonies of different people led me to create Latinx Experience.

This is an online archive of one on one interviews of different members of the Latinx community speaking about their lives and thoughts on what it is like to be Latinx through their lens. Let it enlighten you like it did me.

What are we Asking?

To get an idea of each individuals life. I asked the same questions to each person and let them explain their views on the question.

What was it like growing up in your house hold?

This introductory questions allows the interviewee to explore the earlier days of their lives. Giving the listener an insight on the variety of traditions and lifestyles

Did you feel any pressure to assimilate?

Fitting in can be difficult whether you are form the area or a new resident. Hear how each individual dealt with life outside the home.

When did you first recognize you were a part of the Latinx community and was it positive or negative?

Identity is a complex thing and coming to terms with who you are can be a positive or negative experience. Each individual has there different view on what that was like.

Have you been to the country your family originated from and do you think its important for other to do it?

With this question I wanted to know if the individual got to see where their family came from and if it made any impact with them.

What do you think of Latinx representation in the U.S.?

A big concern now a days is representation. I was curios whether not this was concern for any of the individual.

Can you speak Spanish and is it important for others to know the language?

Being apart of the Latinx Community means most of us have been expose to a different language. It’s interesting to hear whether or not each individual actually speaks another language and how that may effect the relationship with their family members

At the end of each conversation I ask the 6 questions. I’m curious to know other members answers. send them to @Latinexperience with the #mylatinexperience