My name is Mirna, and I am from Chihuahua, México. I immigrated to the United States in 1995 in search of better opportunities for my family and children.
My first job when I arrived in the United States was cleaning homes, and, later on, I worked in housekeeping at hotels. After some time, my husband and brother-in-law decided to open their own tortilla business. Since 2016, my sister-in-law and I have been in charge of running the business.
When we arrived in Colorado, there was not a very large Hispanic community where we live, and it was very hard. Now, over time, a lot of other Hispanic families have been moving to the area, and they are coming with jobs already secured. I think the community now accepts us much more than when we arrived 25 years ago.
I am grateful for everything this land has given me. I always tell my children that they should be grateful to the United States because it has given us everything we have achieved. This nation has a lot of opportunities, and it is important to learn how to make the best use of them. After 25 years, my goals are to support my children as they finish their studies and start their careers. I wish to continue working and providing for my community.
En Español:
Mi nombre es Mirna y soy de Chihuahua, México. Inmigré a los Estados Unidos en el 1995 porque quería buscar algo mejor para mi familia y mis hijos.
Mi primer trabajo cuando llegué a los Estados Unidos fue limpiar casas y luego hacer limpieza en un hotel. Después de un tiempo, mi esposo y cuñado decidieron abrir su propio negocio de tortilleria. Desde el 2016, mi concuña y yo somos las que atendemos el negocio.
Cuando llegamos a Colorado, no había mucha comunidad hispana y fue muy difícil. Ahora, con el paso del tiempo, muchas otras familias se han mudado a la misma área y ya vienen con trabajos. Pienso que ahora la comunidad nos acepta mucho más que cuando llegamos hace 25 años.
Estoy agradecida por todo lo que me ha dado esta tierra. Siempre le he dicho a mis hijos que agradezcan a los Estados Unidos porque nos ha dado todo lo que tenemos. Este país tiene muchas oportunidades y es importante aprender cómo aprovechar de ellas. Luego de 25 años, mis metas son apoyar a mis hijos para que terminen sus estudios y empiezan sus carreras. Deseo seguir trabajando y proveyendo en mi comunidad.
There are migrant women who move across international borders, state and county lines to work along the food supply chain and provide for their families. Some of these migrant women are among the 2.1 million immigrant community members who work in jobs growing, harvesting, processing, and selling food in the US, serving an essential role.
Despite the fact that they were named "essential workers" by government officials of all political backgrounds, companies and consumers during the global pandemic, many of these community members are denied basic rights and face unimaginable challenges. They are also often invisible to the people and the communities where they work and live.
Add your voice to the growing list of people calling on Congress to provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented individuals who worked in essential sectors during the pandemic. Call on Congress to support the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act.
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