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Spanish speaking family and still experienced racism, albeit differently than Black community members. These interactions and the fluidity of the perception of her identity, and the struggle of community acceptance and self identity is the core of the graphic novel. Through personal experiences, she highlights the ways in which race intersects with other aspects of identity, such as class, nationality, and language.
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