“I remember the first thing I did when I found out I was illegal was to get rid of my thick Filipino accent. I figured that I had to talk white and talk black at the same time, like Charlie Rose and Dr. Dre. If I can talk white and black then no one is ever going to think that I'm "illegal."”
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Jose Antonio Vargas
Jose Antonio Vargas is a renowned journalist and activist. Born on February 3, 1981, he is known for his work at The New York Times and The Washington Post. Vargas, who immigrated to the United States at a young age, has been a vocal advocate for immigration issues, inspiring many with his own story. more