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I was raised in Chicago, so always used Latina. Its what my Father and brothers called ourselves, when we meant the enti
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"I was raised in Chicago, so always used Latina. It's what my Father and brothers called ourselves, when we meant the entire Spanish-speaking community of Chicago"

- Sandra Cisneros

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This quote by Sandra Cisneros speaks to the importance of identity and neighborhood. Growing up in Chicago, Cisneros and her household determined as Latina, a term that included the whole Spanish-speaking community of Chicago. This quote highlights the significance of language and identity in the formation of community. It likewise talks to the power of language to join people and develop a sense of belonging. By utilizing the term Latina, Cisneros and her household had the ability to produce a sense of solidarity and connection with the Spanish-speaking community of Chicago. This quote is a suggestion of the significance of language and identity in the development of neighborhood and the power of language to unify people.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sandra Cisneros somewhere between December 20, 1954 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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