Hawthorne Press Tribune Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 62, No. 48 - November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspaper of Hawthorne Biofreeze Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Run, Presented by UCLA Health, Goes Virtual This Year The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation helps tackle the most pressing problems as they go the distance to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all Angelenos. All runners this year received a Dodgers ‘20 tech shirt, finisher medal, and Limited Edition Dodger Run Bobblehead prior to race day at a special drive-thru packet pick-up at Dodger Stadium. Photo courtesy Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. Hawthorne Hotspot America n Suces: An Undocumented Perspective By Samantha Schmidt Intro Hi Hawthorne! If any of you are familiar with my work, I consistently write articles about small businesses owned by people of color. It became a huge passion of mine to give these owner’s businesses exposure but also getting to know them. However, I wanted to write this article about something different. We all know that based on English literature or history books, Americans are consumed by the term “American Success,” meaning that to be financially stable, you must work and strive hard, and that is considered the minimum. The phrase became common during the 50’s and is still relevant in today’s modern time. Although I read many stories from American citizens trying to reach that “American Success,” I hardly ever heard stories from individuals who’ve migrated to the United States. Thus, I decided to interview my best friend who came to the United States at 12 years old. In brief, she explains her perspective on what American Success is and how she is still confronting it. Introducing Sophia Aldaba Sophia Aldaba is a 19-year-old Hawthorne resident who was born in Durango, Mexico. She came to the United States at the age of 11. She is currently a college student at El Camino College studying psychology and spends her time growing her lash business, Luxe Lashing Co. on Instagram. The Intervi ew Q: How did you adapt in the US knowing you were used to being in Mexico? A: Although I was very young, adapting to change was not difficult. Because of my mom and brother’s presence, and only focusing on the few changes that I liked was the reason I could adapt. For example, learning a new language did not become hard for me to learn. I went to a school in Inglewood where I was the only Mexican girl and started listening to the other student’s conversations. Somehow, I put two and two together and learned the full language in a year. Listening to a lot of American pop culture music became a huge help as well. As for Google translate, it hardly helped. Q: What was your first impression of the U.S.? A: As a foreign, my first impression of the US was how diverse it is. I had never witnessed any race other than Latinos, except when I would watch TV. I was very surprised at how many people of distinct races and ethnicities would ride the bus. It was nice to learn about many different people, their cultures and traditions, and finding in common that they all migrated to the U.S. just like me. I did not feel lonely in that sense. Q: Do you think American success is motivating or physically/mentally draining? Why? A: I believe American success can be both motivating and draining. Someone else will always be doing better, and it can take a toll on an individual. We are used to wanting more and are never satisfied with what we already have. We are constantly competing with others rather than ourselves. Although one wants achievement, they may not hold the same resources as others do. Thus, making it a little harder and longer for someone like me to reach American success. However, it is motivating because witnessing others do good, will often inspire one do good. Seeing others succeed and their result aspires me to achieve my goals. Q: Do you feel pressured because you don’t have the same advantages as an American citizen? A: Although there were some disadvantages to being undocumented, I never felt pressured. I always knew that sooner or later my family and I would receive the residency, which eventually we did. It became a huge blessing to all of us and I feel extremely grateful to go back to my homeland whenever I can now. Q: What have you achieved so far? See Hawthorne Hotspot, page 5 Herald Publications will be Closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. Happy Thanksgiving Day There’s always something to be thankful for. Designed by pikisuperstar / Freepik Your name is the backbone of your business. make sure its a cut above the rest DBAS PUBLISHED FOR ONLY $75.00 Email dba@heraldpublications.com or call 310-322-1830 for more information.
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