It was important for this RealWorldMTV contestant to share her DACA experience on the show: “I feel like I did a great job telling my truth”
has frequently functioned as a battleground for the country’s most marginalized young people to fight for understanding. As early as the show’s third season, San Francisco housemate Pedro Zamora bravely revealed his AIDS status with the aim of pushing back against the ailment’s looming stigma.
But Arely learned to stare fear in the face without flinching and is intent on debunking misconceptions about immigrants and what they seek in the United States. For starters: No, she’s not here to kill you, rape you or steal your job. Yes, she pays taxes and is a responsible, functioning member of society. And finally, though some might believe she should be sent back over the border, she’s still committed to becoming a nurse and saving lives in the country she loves.
Check it all out below, tell us what you’re hoping to see from Arely in remaining episodes and be sure to keep up with the latest season of The Real World: Atlanta — for the very first time — streaming on Facebook Watch.
I’m not just here to take benefits from people in this country, use Medicaid, use food stamps. I don’t have any of that. I’ve never needed it or applied for it.I make phone calls to Congress. Obviously, I can’t vote, but I contact our representatives and say:. I’ve also gotten better about informing people who are citizens about what’s at stake, reminding them that, hey, you have the ability to vote. Here’s some food for thought.
You mentioned on the show that Logic’s messaging on Trump’s border wall was encouraging — who else do you see fighting for immigrants in that pop culture sphere? I remember just crying. It was after that that I realized I needed to start talking more about DACA, and opening up to my older, more conservative co-workers who don’t understand it.
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