Kathy Santamaría-Méndez's story is all about beating the odds. Kathy came to the United States with her family from El Salvador, and discusses the Salvadoran migration experience, border crossings from Central America, and generational trauma. She also gave birth to her son at 15, graduated college at 20, and started law school this fall at 21. Tune in to this week’s episode of Gen BIPOC to hear Kathy’s story, with the occasional appearance of her son, Aaron.

If you’re able, Kathy would appreciate you donating to and looking into the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC).

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Gen BIPOC is a podcast documenting the stories and vulnerabilities of young people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color