Edith Cruz
Immigration Rights & Women’s Rights
A digital and mass communications student, Edith is a DACA recipient who has lived in Kentucky since she was 6 years old. Originally from Aguascalientes, Mexico, she serves as co-director of Latinx Leadership and College Experience Camp and is passionate about immigrant rights.
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“I don’t want to be the voice of everyone, I want everyone to be the voice of themselves.”
Guest Blog Post
“Latinx is the perfect word for someone who comes from Latin descent, whether they were born in a Latin country or just have a Latin background, whatever their gender identity is! Latinx is inclusive and affirming.”
“Always feel like you can take up space because you can. You deserve a seat at the table no matter the circumstances.”
Faves
TV: Vampire Diaries, The Politician, On the Block
Music: Harry Styles, Zoe, Natalia Lafourcade
Books: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez