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“People think [immigration] is only about the dollar, but it's so much more complex. This is a place where you can reinvent yourself. I don't know that you can do that anywhere else.”

Quote by Esmeralda Santiago

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Esmeralda Santiago
Esmeralda Santiago

Esmeralda Santiago is an American author born on May 17, 1948. Her works primarily focus on the culture and history of Latin America and the Caribbean, especially the experiences of the Puerto Rican people. more

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