McKinney Boyd valedictorian reveals unauthorized immigration status in graduation speech

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The Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Morning News

8 жыл бұрын

Larissa Martinez, valedictorian at McKinney Boyd High School, kept her background a secret until she took the stage at graduation June 3. (Video: McKinney ISD)
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@Eidenbites
@Eidenbites 7 жыл бұрын
All the people talking shit are mad because their kids where born here and speak the language and still can't graduate high school lol
@Iceeiss
@Iceeiss 7 жыл бұрын
José Angel Esparza fr lmaoo
@TheM8trixHasYou
@TheM8trixHasYou 7 жыл бұрын
Animates Production-You REALLY need to learn the law. Under the executive order signed by President Obama she can live in U.S, work in the U.S and go to school in the U.S {without} fear of deportation. She didn't "cheat" anyone, regardless of Immigration status IF she didn't have the grades she would NOT have been Valedictorian. Yes I know (tump supporting scum bag) the truth hurts....
@chxsebank
@chxsebank 7 жыл бұрын
José Angel Esparza she got deported
@gelseygarcia8233
@gelseygarcia8233 7 жыл бұрын
What's that? Facts?
@khadijahslife8111
@khadijahslife8111 7 жыл бұрын
she didn't
@edwinescobar9022
@edwinescobar9022 8 жыл бұрын
Getting into Yale University is no small feat. A very bright young woman who has overcome tremendous obstacles. She will make great contributions to this country.
@royal9987
@royal9987 8 жыл бұрын
She should consider returning to her native land and make great contributions to that Country.
@stephencarlsbad
@stephencarlsbad 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah by promoting criminal activity that undermines our sovereignty from foreign invaders who refuse to follow our laws, rules and vetting system. There are thousands of hardened criminal illegals for every illegal that gets accepted to a ivy league school via affirmative action. Just remember, she stole an American child's spot at yale by breaking the rules. Crime pays if you're an illegal.
@ChibiCookiexX
@ChibiCookiexX 8 жыл бұрын
+James Morris You are right... Thank God to bless hard working people, unlike lazy asses like you.
@ChibiCookiexX
@ChibiCookiexX 8 жыл бұрын
***** How is she a Snot? She has brains. Which is a skill that not alot of people have. And if you ask me She did earn that tuition. And God bless her that she gets to go to yale after that. Is truly amazing. ANYWHO I do feel sorry for you in a sense tho. Life isnt fair but no need to hate just because others are successful on what they do best.
@ChibiCookiexX
@ChibiCookiexX 8 жыл бұрын
+James Morris I highly doubt that... but sure lets go along with it. So a shcool offers her free education just because is not from here. But wont offer you any cause you were born here? That doesnt make any sense. and your hard firm envidence for this statement?
@pokeypoet
@pokeypoet 8 жыл бұрын
How can we not be proud of this young woman? We should welcome her with open arms into our big private club of American citizenship. She has earned it, more so than many who are just born into it. Let's not make her the scapegoat for anyone's insecurities. This country is great partly because of its immigrants. Just ask your grandparents and great grandparents.
@Correia104
@Correia104 8 жыл бұрын
If your child was on the short list for this scholarship, and you found out an ILLEGAL got it...wouldn't you be pissed?
@KS-mh5jg
@KS-mh5jg 8 жыл бұрын
+Correia104 no BC that would make me a sore looser there are many scholarships out there to take a great person can succeed anywhere ! If you are mad BC she took an opportunity and made it her own an choose not to look beyond her illegal status you are a moron! Truth is many girls and people like her who live In the shadows of this country are more hungry to become someone and do something great for this country than many many ungrateful people that have been here for generations and are considered legal 100% BC they are white and have wealthy families!
@stephencarlsbad
@stephencarlsbad 8 жыл бұрын
Barry, just because you apply to come into our country doesn't mean that you will be granted access or are entitled to it. Nor does it mean that if qualify for access to come here that you will be admitted immediately. Our country is not a global dumping ground where the world's impatient, impoverished or needy get to come and solve their problems. We allow or should allow immigrants in at our pleasure as needed and as we see fit. Ignoring our immigration laws and legal borders is not only disrespectful to our people, not only a slap in the face but also undermines our security and ability to control the direction of our society. Those who benefit from entering our nation illegally are more apt to commit crime because the have learned that crime pays. If you have any pride or dignity, then please leave our country immediately if you have entered illegally. You may return legally if you have met all of our requirements and completed the application process.
@pokeypoet
@pokeypoet 8 жыл бұрын
Well, Stephencarlsbad, I thank you for your reasonable response to my post. And, if there is an unofficial symbol of our country, it is the Statue of Liberty with these words of Emma Lazarus written in 1883 inscribed :"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" This country is still a beacon for the people of the world. I believe that. I believe we need a better process to deal with our immigration problems, but also a fair and timely process. I don't agree with all of what you say, primarily because this girl came with her mother - she didn't have a choice. She was a child. She is not a criminal. She doesn't deserve deportation, harsh treatment of name-calling. I imagine that she will become a US citizen and an extraordinary one at that.
@edwinjimenes4569
@edwinjimenes4569 8 жыл бұрын
as long as people like her come to do better themselves and have a dream and a better future I welcome her here anytime and where
@sidk.703
@sidk.703 8 жыл бұрын
hating her won't make u pretty
@hydrolito
@hydrolito 7 жыл бұрын
Who said anyone hates this girl?
@shavisikaria9228
@shavisikaria9228 7 жыл бұрын
love this comment
@naphtalinosayame9681
@naphtalinosayame9681 7 жыл бұрын
LameBrainMcCain she never said anything about hating our laws
@Princesswannabe147
@Princesswannabe147 6 жыл бұрын
Strelok Operator God Sees your ugly heart. Hope people like you receive no mercy and forgiveness, from him when the day comes. And you become the dwellers of hell for eternity. well continue with your hate destroying your soul for a world that isn't yours but God.✌✌🙄
@ravenna124
@ravenna124 6 жыл бұрын
Saran Dabo how angry were you to go into grad comments and double space and add emojis. Learn to let go.
@BadTasteforguys
@BadTasteforguys 7 жыл бұрын
This girl has been waiting for years for her application to be processed. All of you are mad because she knows two languages and graduated at the top of her class, did extra curriculars AND is YALE BOUND?! Probably the same people who have kids or who are the kids who are trying to figure out how to fast track through e2020 to get a late diploma then fast forward to the community college that they probably did poorly in as well Don't put your frustrations off on this girl because she's making it bigger than you or your kids. Hurdles and all
@mormegilthurin5421
@mormegilthurin5421 6 жыл бұрын
Queen Le well for every illegal Mexican that gets a seat at Yale because of affirmative action some American with higher test scores have to give his up
@mormegilthurin5421
@mormegilthurin5421 5 жыл бұрын
@Temaghn O Murchada what does any of that matter I'm telling you they have a quota of Mexicans and a quota of blacks they have to have in the school it's called affirmative action it doesn't matter if you qualify to go to that school or not you're there because you're colored and they needed a colored person to fill the quota
@mormegilthurin5421
@mormegilthurin5421 5 жыл бұрын
@Temaghn O Murchada why isn't there more diversity in the NBA why isn't somebody raising hell is not enough Chinese people in the NBA
@mormegilthurin5421
@mormegilthurin5421 5 жыл бұрын
@Temaghn O Murchada your argument Falls flat when it's faced with facts. It's like women wanting equal rights an equal job opportunity unless it's a hard job or dangerous job then you can just let men do it because it's too hard or it's too cold they really only want positions of power not hard labor it's all bulshit
@mormegilthurin5421
@mormegilthurin5421 5 жыл бұрын
@Temaghn O Murchada my feelings my feelings. Other people don't feel the way you feel do their feelings not count. Of course they don't If only there was some government program that would take money by force from people barely making it as it is. And give that money to people I feel deserve it because of my feelings.
@bitebravotopete6599
@bitebravotopete6599 7 жыл бұрын
I see many couch potatoes complaining how immigrants are taking their jobs
@kateribarrios2301
@kateribarrios2301 7 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY
@DankStuff101
@DankStuff101 6 жыл бұрын
bite bravotopete *illegal
@CT--gs1wj
@CT--gs1wj 5 жыл бұрын
Immigration isn't the main reason for job loss, automation and mechanisation are. Robots are taking your jobs, not immigrants.
@Zdj2014
@Zdj2014 5 жыл бұрын
Wasp I feel like the USA is gonna fall some day. We are too nice and too open
@bdjoh011
@bdjoh011 5 жыл бұрын
@Mike Honcho The Roman Empire fell to barbarian illegal invasions. Unless we secure our borders. It will happen.
@johnnarodriguez4910
@johnnarodriguez4910 8 жыл бұрын
all these people mad because she is successful.....her entire graduating class, had the option and ability to sit in that very spot she occupied. yet there she sits. can you say butthurt??? she can here, against all odd and hatred, and is ON TOP. so many American children with this opportunity, and it become hers through hard work and sacrifice. a beautiful MEXICANA valedictorian of her class. ofcoarse people are mad. they can't take know a MEXICAN AMERICAN sits on top and graciously so. YOU GO BONITA!!!!!
@catmani2
@catmani2 8 жыл бұрын
Actually people aren't mad because she is successful. I am happy she worked hard and earned the spot where she is. What people are mad at is she has been given a benefit that she should not have gotten because she is in this country illegally. That scholarship should have gone to someone who is either a natural born citizen, or a legal immigrant who worked just as hard as she did, but she will take that away from them. (and there are plenty of people in this country who worked just as hard as she did, but are not getting a full scholarship to Yale, though they may have wanted one) Tell me, why should she receive preference above those who have followed the laws of this country. Why should her hard work be rewarded over someone else who worked just as, if not harder than her, while obeying the laws of this nation? There are hundreds of millions of people around the world who want to come here to make a better life for themselves and their families. Why should she get better treatment because her family managed to skip over the border?
@catmani2
@catmani2 8 жыл бұрын
+Leo Velasco So you are saying that none of the thousands of other valedictorians in the US worked as hard as she did? Yale doesn't give a full ride scholarship to all valedictorians of all high schools. There are many who want to go there, but don't make it in, despite working just as hard as her. There are many more who get accepted but cannot go because they can't afford it. Are you saying she worked harder than all those people who are here legally?
@Billy420-69
@Billy420-69 8 жыл бұрын
Because their is no such thing as affirmative action? Am I right.
@TheAsianRepublican
@TheAsianRepublican 8 жыл бұрын
+catmani2 In many articles, states her scholarship was based on financial aid. That does not mean she didn't earn it, but the administrators of Financial Aid use common sense, they know a household income of $25,000 benefits more from aid than $250,000 household income. Many of these scholarships are Financial Aid packages as higher income families do not qualify. As it should be, being a private institution.
@TheAsianRepublican
@TheAsianRepublican 8 жыл бұрын
+catmani2 Because Yale is a private institution that make their own rules on who qualifies for their scholarships. At this point, she can get a student Visa. Also it's unlikely she is undocumented she is likely on the DACA deferred deportation program where she renews every 2 yrs much like a Visa. Do you really think she would risk her future and scholarships to come out as "illegal"? Granted she is being used as a political pawn, she not undocumented.
@candicethunder5510
@candicethunder5510 8 жыл бұрын
what an incredibly brave young lady. you go girl.
@stephencarlsbad
@stephencarlsbad 8 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't consider someone brave who jumped in front of her countrymen and women to get here illegally while they waited to enter legally. I'd call that cowardly and weak. She also stole an american child's spot that deserved to go to yale and couldn't because of her. She got in because affirmative action because she's mexican and illegal. The only thing I'd call her is a serial abuser of our system and a criminal.
@ChibiCookiexX
@ChibiCookiexX 8 жыл бұрын
+stephencarlsbad Dude crossing the border really isnt that big of deal to be honest... Your just rambling on and on based of what some people iformed you on tv which only 40% is accurate most of it fake just so they can have more viewers. Hell people download movies and music all the time while artist lose money and do you seem them trying to build a wall?? Noooo? Why? Cause NOBODY GIVES A SHIT. So let her have her day in peace.
@TheAsianRepublican
@TheAsianRepublican 8 жыл бұрын
My relative waited 12 yrs to come here, she skipped in line. Why is she getting praise for being a cheat and a criminal?
@ChibiCookiexX
@ChibiCookiexX 8 жыл бұрын
TheAsianRepublican well good for them. Bet was hard fir them tho
@scottkatan7851
@scottkatan7851 8 жыл бұрын
Shes a Criminal, shut up you liberal hippie.
@elliexo2553
@elliexo2553 7 жыл бұрын
Immigrants: we get the job done.
@emmaparker850
@emmaparker850 7 жыл бұрын
Ellie Xo YESSSSSSSSSSSS HAMILTON WILL FOREVER BE AN INSPIRATIONNN
@dai-yjamonae8671
@dai-yjamonae8671 3 жыл бұрын
*insert high five here* 🖐🏾
@sulagnanandi
@sulagnanandi 2 жыл бұрын
PREACH LAFAYETTE
@samuelgunter
@samuelgunter 2 жыл бұрын
So what happens if we win?
@brrrrrrrrino
@brrrrrrrrino 7 жыл бұрын
Wait, she proved her stereotype wrong and people are still giving her shit? wow. Y'all can hate on her all you want, but she's still doing better than many of you lol. She isn't going anywhere and it's hilarious to see so many people pissed off about that.
@kyeongheemoon3449
@kyeongheemoon3449 7 жыл бұрын
Breanna Paez yeah and i guess most of people are still doing better than you :)
@brrrrrrrrino
@brrrrrrrrino 7 жыл бұрын
+Kaylee M so? I'm not the topic of conversation, *she* is. And she's doing great so be mad. Lol
@kyeongheemoon3449
@kyeongheemoon3449 7 жыл бұрын
So? I dont even care about her. I just thought your logic is really stupid and shows how ignorant you are. There is nothing relevant with the girl in the vid :)
@brrrrrrrrino
@brrrrrrrrino 7 жыл бұрын
+Kay M shows my ignorance? where? Lol comment has everything to do with her. look at *you*. You "don't care," but you keep commenting...interesting. Lol Bye troll.
@rishavmukherjee949
@rishavmukherjee949 6 жыл бұрын
You do realize with DACA being abolished all it takes is one phone call to undo all of her hard work. Unless she is a legal citizen now.
@ChibiCookiexX
@ChibiCookiexX 8 жыл бұрын
Proud of you Martinez! You and many hardworking immigrants from other countries beat the odds and show the world what your worth!
@ashleynicely1046
@ashleynicely1046 8 жыл бұрын
What odds, she was given or stole everything she has, not a day worked.
@ChibiCookiexX
@ChibiCookiexX 8 жыл бұрын
+ashley garrow I smell jelousy... go on, go back to work at Micky D's since you don't want to deal with real labor.
@candicethunder5510
@candicethunder5510 8 жыл бұрын
+ashley garrow really she stole it and didnt put in any work? what was your GPA and what college did you attend?
@amandaausten2886
@amandaausten2886 6 жыл бұрын
ashley nicely you filthy dog. Go walk inside the ocean and never resurface
@jasminekeeble2707
@jasminekeeble2707 7 жыл бұрын
This girl is an inspiration, she is honestly amazing to have gone through all that and have the courage to tell them all that
@mormegilthurin5421
@mormegilthurin5421 6 жыл бұрын
Jasmine Keeble yeah she drives on free roads and goes to free schools because of American taxpayers I'm so inspired it's 2 o'clock in the morning I'm getting ready to go to work so I can pay for it
@akakskakkspepepepepeoeoeoe9496
@akakskakkspepepepepeoeoeoe9496 5 жыл бұрын
mormegil thurin asshole
@akakskakkspepepepepeoeoeoe9496
@akakskakkspepepepepeoeoeoe9496 5 жыл бұрын
mormegil thurin Illegal Immigrants pay taxes as well dumbass
@ZinahG
@ZinahG 7 жыл бұрын
This was amazing. I came to America at the age of 12 in 2012 from Iraq and I totally understand where she is coming from. She conveys the American dream more than some "real Americans".
@darlenegreywolf7330
@darlenegreywolf7330 6 жыл бұрын
Zinah G you can leave we real Americans won't cry!
@jacobhellman9181
@jacobhellman9181 6 жыл бұрын
Sorry but you and her have almost nothing in common. This is just rich privilege at work. The school she goes to is in one of the richest places in North Texas where there is no place to live under 500k. She's just rich. No struggle
@jhuang2007
@jhuang2007 4 жыл бұрын
@@darlenegreywolf7330 WTF
@lovelyx8395
@lovelyx8395 4 жыл бұрын
Jacob Hellman her parents worked hard for where she is
@jc8198
@jc8198 4 жыл бұрын
Darlene Greywolf you’re not a real American if you say those appalling things. BYE-
@martincito1662
@martincito1662 8 жыл бұрын
Trump supporter. Look at YOU...YOU always had it so easy. YOU were born in the wealthiest country on earth. YOU never had language barriers and economical problems. YOU were never descriminated and disrespected because of your race. Here YOU are disrespecting a minor, calling her all sorts of words and labeling her as criminal. That girl, in spite of her age and not having all the privileges and comforts that YOU had, is already a more accomplished and successful person than YOU. It is because of of people like her-- inteligent, hard working, committed, brave etcetera that this country became what it is--the most powerful nation on earth. YOU?? YOU were just born here by luck, by chance, by accident, by coincidence.
@cesarcastaneda6292
@cesarcastaneda6292 8 жыл бұрын
Damn bro, are you okay. no lloras,you know Filipinos se hablan ingles and they are brown people. Let that fact stew in your mind. Why didn't your Obama give you change?
@MrHandss
@MrHandss 8 жыл бұрын
that's a lot of assumptions made about the hardships I've faced based on mostly incorrect and ignorant political views simply because its easy to repeat buzzwords. I like to judge a person by their actions, not their past or their upbringing. Not even color of skin or faith. Illegal immigration is by definition illegal. it causes the country a lot of problems dealing with people coming into the country and then living "undocumented" in it each year. over 100 billion dollars. She IS a criminal and there is no sugar-coating it. She knows her family disregarded the law to get and stay here. and yes, I was born here. My grandparents were not born here though and they did immigrate to the country. LEGALLY. You really have no respect for all those people who choose to obey the laws and understand the importance of following procedure. Everything you've just said applies to yourself. You're projecting because you lived a sheltered life and think everything in the world can be solved so easily. You probably also think the migrant crisis in Europe could go away if everyone just opened their borders and disregarded the fact that the "refugees" are choosing not to integrate into their host countries and instead, killing and harming citizens because it goes against THEIR faith. even if they weren't causing problems, the various countries cannot financially support these people. Now we have them AND the native citizens suffering. Good job, hero. In your efforts to make the world better, your naive thinking only caused MORE people to suffer than if you had done nothing. This is why people who share your childish views of the world need to shut the hell up and stop trying to think you know what's best. Statistics are not on your side and neither is reality.
@HateIs4LamePpl
@HateIs4LamePpl 8 жыл бұрын
+MrHandss Well, Americans have made the drug business a profitable one, so stop putting all the blame on Mexicans
@HateIs4LamePpl
@HateIs4LamePpl 8 жыл бұрын
+MrHandss Well, Americans have made the drug business a profitable one, so stop putting all the blame on Mexicans
@ezechel
@ezechel 8 жыл бұрын
I will pray for this girl , she said she will study medicine in another video to help people with immigration background. I hope she reachs her target and wish her a very good Life in America with her mother and sister!
@rainsrapidly
@rainsrapidly 7 жыл бұрын
us latinos are very proud of u
@shavisikaria9228
@shavisikaria9228 7 жыл бұрын
Every decent human being is very proud of her.
@kingjulian520
@kingjulian520 6 жыл бұрын
+Shavi Sikaria Scram
@AngelLopez-dj4co
@AngelLopez-dj4co 6 жыл бұрын
rainsrapidly I'm half Asian half Spanish (spain) but yeah I'm proud of her too
@oddball2870
@oddball2870 5 жыл бұрын
rainsrapidly speak for yourself bitch
@ehidktbh8369
@ehidktbh8369 4 жыл бұрын
Odd Ball gtfo nobody claimed your ass
@stephgoose911
@stephgoose911 5 жыл бұрын
Y’all should have been in that room when she told a whole church full of people she was an illegal. You could hear a pen drop. I was there it was my cousins graduation and my old high school...half the crowd stopped listening and got on their phones when she said she was an illegal from Mexico.
@carlagoncalves531
@carlagoncalves531 5 жыл бұрын
Why they got in their phones?
@TM-ry6hc
@TM-ry6hc 4 жыл бұрын
How sad and disgusting of people. This is exactly the expectations they have for anyone coming here to better their life. She’s lived up to those expectations and is disrespected still.
@lunarscorpio3987
@lunarscorpio3987 7 жыл бұрын
"They told me I couldn't, so I did." -Larissa Martinez She is my idol right now!
@jaychanglini2670
@jaychanglini2670 2 жыл бұрын
because she broke the law. She should be glad i am not in charge. I would make EIchmann envious
@edwinjimenes4569
@edwinjimenes4569 8 жыл бұрын
are you freaking serious here like really all the taxes I pay in very week and work hard everyday is going to what I just saw..... well I will pay double the taxes to what I just saw a courageous young woman who stood up and told the truth I thank you Martinez thank you in every way possible
@ashleynicely1046
@ashleynicely1046 8 жыл бұрын
Should we do the same and let every criminal who confesses to their crime go free, or is this just some simpleton liberal take on hipocracy in which you write special rules for your chosen exceptions? Or are you just another anti-American trying to break down our culture and structure of law?
@edwinjimenes4569
@edwinjimenes4569 8 жыл бұрын
+ashley garrow well last time I checked this ain't your country either it's the native Americans country they did have a say so in anything America was taken over so if your not a native American don't be talking
@kyriexiong9176
@kyriexiong9176 8 жыл бұрын
+ashley garrow Oh cry me a fucking river. wtf are you even on???
@TheAsianRepublican
@TheAsianRepublican 8 жыл бұрын
+Edwin Jimenes Perhaps when the Mexicans give back their land to the Aztec, then America will give back their land to the 300+ different Indian nations in America. What was the name of the country the 300+ tribes of Native Americans live in? Cherokee Nation? Sioux Nation? Arawak? Hopie Nation? Just like Whites Caucasian are not homogeneous, the Native Americans were not homogeneous. They were warring tribes in constant war. Indians were Conquistadors as much as the Spanish were Conquistadors, they just ran into a white tribe warriors who conquered them, like they did to other Indian tribes.
@nelsonsanchez9055
@nelsonsanchez9055 7 жыл бұрын
TheAsianRepublican dude, Mexicans are literally aztecs. You would be surprised how many people still speak the native language. Don't assume
@nataliej.1417
@nataliej.1417 7 жыл бұрын
The second I heard when her mom moved countries I started crying. My parents did the same sacrifice.
@crumbreth5595
@crumbreth5595 7 жыл бұрын
The guy behind her looks annoyed. This is inspirational, she is awesome.
@AlexAunna
@AlexAunna 7 жыл бұрын
"They told me I couldn't, so I did."
@tappenthat
@tappenthat 4 жыл бұрын
Gay
@Yvonne19903
@Yvonne19903 3 жыл бұрын
They are just mad because a Mexican immigrant actually is making BOSS moves while there children are spoiled and can't even graduate! Que viva Mexico 🇲🇽
@caseymae457
@caseymae457 8 жыл бұрын
I was at that graduation and I was so amazed by her speech,I hope her a bright and wonder future 👍🏻
@Raydr62
@Raydr62 7 жыл бұрын
You clearly are a mental patient. Her mother is the one who brought her into our country. She also is more intelligent then 95% of the ignorant population in America. She managed to build her way to the top, and got a scholarship to Yale.
@viviansantiago5864
@viviansantiago5864 7 жыл бұрын
Alongname Verylongname i think they were being sarcastic and making fun of the racists comments
@kaylafraser4183
@kaylafraser4183 7 жыл бұрын
NR B Does it matter? You are totally missing the point of his comment lol.
@311pastaboy5
@311pastaboy5 7 жыл бұрын
lol your parents didnt lose shit
@strelokoperator7509
@strelokoperator7509 7 жыл бұрын
Deport everyone at that "graduation"
@chloe.h3472
@chloe.h3472 7 жыл бұрын
YO THATS MY HIGHSCHOOL!!
@19HeaVeN94
@19HeaVeN94 7 жыл бұрын
Damn, if that were my daughter. I'd be proud a'f.
@heatherlowe7330
@heatherlowe7330 3 жыл бұрын
Love how she shares her realities and hardships. It shows how hard she worked and how very much she deserves it. 👍
@respectseasoning8162
@respectseasoning8162 8 жыл бұрын
wow I'm so moved by her speech her struggle very admirable young lady...keep proving them wrong!
@ProtectiveDadPranks
@ProtectiveDadPranks 8 жыл бұрын
She can do it while she lives in Mexico
@Parad0xical
@Parad0xical 8 жыл бұрын
+Resonate Redemption lol
@vidalrodriguez2001
@vidalrodriguez2001 8 жыл бұрын
+Resonate Redemption too late bro, she's off to Yale now!
@H81234
@H81234 8 жыл бұрын
Resonate you are a bitch
@ProtectiveDadPranks
@ProtectiveDadPranks 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Well I'm legally here. Rid America of Illegal Aliens!
@simonwick2169
@simonwick2169 4 жыл бұрын
That was so powerful. I’m a cis white man and this was everything! Congratulations
@PurpleSwils
@PurpleSwils 7 жыл бұрын
This really got to me. I was brought to the U.S. before I was even 2 years old. When Larissa spoke about her life with her abusive/alcoholic father and her mother I cried because that's exactly the life I had. I also was raised low-income and lived in fear for me and my family. Sadly, this is the reality for many of us dreamers and it seems like all those people putting us down choose to overlook this. I never told anyone at school about my status however, simply because I didn't want those stereotypes attached to me. And to those few I DID tell, they were shocked, they said they thought I was American. I am American though and it was all very confusing to me when I was younger but of course now I can be proud of it. It's so easy to feel down about my origins but seeing people like Larissa makes me feel less scared about trying my best. I am also very grateful towards my mother because I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for her and I too, do everything for her. I see many of my peers dropping college and struggling with kids too early and I refuse to do the same, I refuse to "make mistakes" because I know I am not ready for that, I don't need any more problems and I know it'll just put more strain on my family. It's difficult, I know, and I've wanted to quit for the longest time but I look at my mom and I just can't repay her like that. My difficulties have made me extremely open minded and I love different cultures and I refrain from judging others because I know how it feels, if only everyone could think with a little more compassion, we'd have an easier time here.
@gnicole13
@gnicole13 7 жыл бұрын
Brought me to tears. Beautiful speech and so so proud of this brave and intelligent young lady!
@alexistrejo4066
@alexistrejo4066 8 жыл бұрын
Man, there's so much hatred. Even if she is illegal, it doesn't matter, at one point, every person in America other than American Indians were illegal, they were people who killed and took land from others and called it their own to gain Benefits from new experiences. She did the exact same, well her family did. Her mother left a terrible life to give opportunity to her children. Such an opportunity was taken to Ty's full extent by this girl, she didn't steal money, she worked hard and will one day pay taxes, and repay America for they opportunity given to her as a immigrant wanting the American Dream. she defied the odds and made something out of herself. Many legal immigrants take they're documentation for granted, as in they don't believe that they should try to excel above others as much as she did, and such a similar ignorance comes from lucky individuals born with white privilege. She deserves what she was given, and doesn't deserve all the ignorance being thrown out at her.
@catmani2
@catmani2 8 жыл бұрын
Actually no. There was no country with official laws and governments so there were no illegals until that formed. And Native Americans came here illegally and then fought and took each others land. So yeah, you know nothing about which you speak.
@catmani2
@catmani2 8 жыл бұрын
I do not fault her, nor her mother for the choice they made. I may have done the same thing in their situation. Yet, there are still laws, and for a good reason. Why should she benefit just because she lived in a place where they could easily get here? What about the hundreds of millions of others that are in just as bad or worse situations, and want to come here, but can't because they weren't lucky enough to live next to the US?
@guadalupe2874
@guadalupe2874 8 жыл бұрын
+catmani2 "a place where they could easily get here." Clearly, you do not know the thousands of people who die trying to come to America for more opportunities. People like you maybe never understand that.
@catmani2
@catmani2 8 жыл бұрын
Lupita Jimenez When you consider walking across a border and traveling across continents and thousands of miles of oceans, yes, it is easy. I am saying that htere are millions that face harder times and want to come here. Why does she deserve to be here and they don't?
@guadalupe2874
@guadalupe2874 8 жыл бұрын
+catmani2 It is actually not easy. You just would not know because you have never been through it. She risked her life! Not everyone is willing to do that. And yes, I understand she is not here legally, but she is a hard working young girl. Others are hard working too, but come on, she had little competition.
@yasmeen6650
@yasmeen6650 7 жыл бұрын
this made me cry, thank you for opening my eyes
@james3298
@james3298 7 жыл бұрын
White bruh in the backround looking mighty uncomfortable l o l
@jwaitathu
@jwaitathu 3 жыл бұрын
We are hated because of our intelligence...go girl!!
@whiskeyjiro1697
@whiskeyjiro1697 8 жыл бұрын
Stop the Hatred! United we stand!!!!
@TheAsianRepublican
@TheAsianRepublican 8 жыл бұрын
+Derek Cliff Crane these people think being a good U S citizen means fighting for the rights of Mexicans over that of their own country, somehow that's not an obviously moronic idea to them. they call that treasonous behavior compassion
@stephencarlsbad
@stephencarlsbad 8 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@stephencarlsbad
@stephencarlsbad 8 жыл бұрын
Just because you apply to come into our country doesn't mean that you will be granted access or are entitled to it. Nor does it mean that if qualify for access to come here that you will be admitted immediately. Our country is not a global dumping ground where the world's impatient, impoverished or needy get to come and solve their problems. We allow or should allow immigrants in at our pleasure as needed and as we see fit. Ignoring our immigration laws and legal borders is not only disrespectful to our people, not only a slap in the face but also undermines our security and ability to control the direction of our society. Those who benefit from entering our nation illegally are more apt to commit crime because the have learned that crime pays. If you have any pride or dignity, then please leave our country immediately if you have entered illegally. You may return legally if you have met all of our requirements and completed the application process.
@edwinjimenes4569
@edwinjimenes4569 8 жыл бұрын
+Derek Cliff Crane people like is why this country is falling Cuz u think of your selfish self and your kind it's hatred and racism that this country is a mess
@TheAsianRepublican
@TheAsianRepublican 8 жыл бұрын
what did he write that indicated any hatred or racism? by definition anyone who breaks the law is a criminal, that is the difference between legal immigration and illegal immigration. pointing that out is not hatred or racism. The United States lets in 1.3 million legal immigrants every year, the country that is the largest beneficiary is Mexico with 180,000+ entrants. There will always be the last person in line who must wait, and after the last person there will be another 100's of millions of last people who have to wait. This is why there is a process and a long waiting period. Reality is reality. Next time you stand in line and wait long for something, try to understand the reason why the line is long.
@lizzie8603
@lizzie8603 7 жыл бұрын
Congrats Girl! 🎓 let them hate, obviously they will Never understand what you went through! #UnitedWeStand
@raewoytowiez5715
@raewoytowiez5715 3 жыл бұрын
It has nothing to do with never understanding what Ms. Martinez went through. I don't mind her telling everybody that she is an "undocumented immigrant." I don't begrudge her getting a free ride to Yale. What really galls me is that she complains about living in the shadows of the United States. My response: Anybody who breaks the law and running from the authorities is living in the shadows of the United States. Ms. Martinez complains about people assuming that she is not intelligent because she is from Mexico. My response: Everybody has been insulted. I am sure that illegal immigrants insult Americans. She complains about how they are trying to do it right, but just don't know how. My response: Go back to your country of origin and migrate to the United States legally. Ms. Martinez claims that the wall is built on hate and prejudice. My response: The border wall serves the purpose of stopping people from crossing the border so they can stay in the US illegally. It is a tool to protect the sovereignty of the United States. There have been boundaries since the beginning of time. You just can't walk into anybody's house and start eating their food out of the refrigerator. That would be trespassing and theft. You don't allow little children to play in the street because it is dangerous. Boundaries exists for orderliness that is so necessary in civil society. Borders exists to keep people safe. Ms. Martines asks Americans to have more love in our hearts towards people like her because illegal immigrants are people too. My response is "Why is she being so one-sided?" It seems that Ms Martinez does not realize that she is not perfect either. Ms. Martinez needs to have more love in her heart because she has the audacity to pontificate her world view at what should be a celebration. She had 4 years to tell people what she thought. Yet she waits to the last time the student body will be together before everybody goes their separate ways. Anybody who disagrees with her won't have a chance to tell her their rebuttal. Why not rally the whole class together and say something inspiring for all. Instead she chooses to alienate part of the student body because of her selfishness.
@solomongeddam
@solomongeddam 8 жыл бұрын
8:19 I am the living proof that beating the system is possible. Salute!
@royal9987
@royal9987 8 жыл бұрын
Inspirational law breaker
@californiageisha197
@californiageisha197 5 жыл бұрын
She is smart enough to help Mexico. I’m serious. She’s smart, bilingual, and needed at South of the border.
@chrissh0485
@chrissh0485 5 жыл бұрын
California Geisha she will contribute to society more than you will ever will.
@princewilliams1083
@princewilliams1083 8 жыл бұрын
If your eyes aren't watery than you might not have a soul.
@DaRealTenemore
@DaRealTenemore 8 жыл бұрын
nope, my eyes are right on point. Probably because I know there is an American student who will not be attending Yale on scholarship because this illegal alien took his/her spot in the freshman class.
@chamacorunner1
@chamacorunner1 8 жыл бұрын
+DaRealTenemore Isn't this the people we want over here? Smart and hardworking. We really need to deport the lazy and entitled ones, which the majority of are natural born American citizens.
@AndrewKendall71
@AndrewKendall71 8 жыл бұрын
Last I heard, Yale is reviewing their award to her. Hard to imagine they'd take it away -- I'm sure "reviewing" means "what political cost will we pay if we do x or y?" Either way, yes she's talented. Yes, she worked hard to be in that position in her school. But she's playing the political game of immigration instead of taking the opportunity to expose the real issues. Nobody is saying they aren't people. And it isn't hate to want a secure border any more than it is for Mexico to secure their southern border.... or any other nation to have border security. The issues are different and complex and principled. But she chose to go with the media's talking points all while hating on the media. And *that's* the problem -- falling for that divisive narrative.... you know, besides stealing tax dollars from her community to attend school.
@alvaro209209
@alvaro209209 8 жыл бұрын
Americans are lazy I'm American and we are some lazy mofo ... I would rather have her go to Yale then some lazy ass kid who doesn't want to go .... Enlist in the army like I did
@lauracabrera6348
@lauracabrera6348 8 жыл бұрын
+DaRealTenemore Obviously that American student isn't as smart as she is. So make a new argument.
@marianewson6519
@marianewson6519 4 жыл бұрын
Wow,Wow, Wow, So Proud of you!!!! YOU are so BRAVE, , SMART, INTELLIGENT, the list goes on and on. My Prayers are with you always.
@davidmcarter43
@davidmcarter43 8 жыл бұрын
this is amazing and the fact that u r undocumented and still on top just blows me away and it wasn't easy saying what u did but u got thru it and this speech is just powerful gongrats grad
@AuraRodriguezGomez
@AuraRodriguezGomez 7 жыл бұрын
You never see this on the news...
@CallsignAllfather
@CallsignAllfather 7 жыл бұрын
Aura Rodriguez Gomez it was on the news
@lxe2501
@lxe2501 7 жыл бұрын
Aura Rodriguez Gomez because it's not that important...
@lisal2844
@lisal2844 7 жыл бұрын
It was on the Dallas Morning News...
@ehidktbh8369
@ehidktbh8369 4 жыл бұрын
iDoug more important that you ugly bitch
@johnnymoranchel694
@johnnymoranchel694 3 жыл бұрын
@@ehidktbh8369 it’s not important to the majority of the world but I’m proud of her even tho I don’t know her
@happythoughts33
@happythoughts33 7 жыл бұрын
Wow that must have been so difficult for her to deliver. What an amazing brilliant woman ❤️
@MichaelTrevinoFan101
@MichaelTrevinoFan101 7 жыл бұрын
I have a friend like her and I'm proud of both of them. My friend made it to UC Berkeley and not many went there since it's super hard to get accepted. The reason I'm proud of both of them is because even through their circumstances they made there families proud to enter this country and leave the one they were raised and born in.
@skjourney7883
@skjourney7883 7 жыл бұрын
Girl that was a nice valedictorian speech your speech is very important it will make a big changes for lot of people that think 💭 they will not be someone better for the future or that don't appreciate what they have❤
@user-gl3wv6dm8w
@user-gl3wv6dm8w 7 жыл бұрын
I watched this video a few month ago, and i came back here, cause today I realized what she meant. She seems like telling about all about her private story but at the same times, she is really brave. She is telling about truth. Only the people who experienced devaluations due to back ground can understand what she is truly saying. She didn't say undocumented immigrants are right. Come on, look at her deep heart.
@emmabradley7393
@emmabradley7393 7 жыл бұрын
my cousin went to this high school, he graduated last year and i got to attend the graduation and see this speech, it was amazing
@silviareyes9601
@silviareyes9601 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing speech and young lady!!! I totally understand because I am one of them. Hopefully more people comprehend the position we are in and that we are trying to do things the right way. People who stand for what they believe in a kind loving way are doing it right! 👏👏👏
@carlogrignani9576
@carlogrignani9576 8 жыл бұрын
I'm simply in aww of this young lady. She has gone against all odds, and has made it to the top. She is an inspiration, to everyone who has thought that they can't. Never limit yourself! I'm the son of immigrants, born and raised in this country, I have done well for myself, but this young lady will surely go above and beyond. I only wish her the best! (¡Eres mi inspiración, que dios te bendiga!) "El qué busca encuentra."
@adorecutekitty
@adorecutekitty 7 жыл бұрын
It is NOT her fault, she had no voice, she had no choice, she only had her mum and her mum made the decision to go to America, don't blame her
@mormegilthurin5421
@mormegilthurin5421 6 жыл бұрын
In Wonderland then you wouldn't be for affirmative action because my ancestors didn't own slaves but since I'm a white male I'm held accountable for it
@enigmag9538
@enigmag9538 5 жыл бұрын
@@mormegilthurin5421 whats the accountability you suffer?
@mormegilthurin5421
@mormegilthurin5421 5 жыл бұрын
@@enigmag9538 well how about my tax dollars are stripped from me at gunpoint and I give it up or face jail time so my government can feed house and School people from other countries while me and mine are on or own
@enigmag9538
@enigmag9538 5 жыл бұрын
@@mormegilthurin5421 even undocumented immigrants pay taxes. Research. The ones under daca that is.
@enigmag9538
@enigmag9538 5 жыл бұрын
@@mormegilthurin5421 stripped from you at gunpoint? Thats peanuts compared to the tax evasion by the rich like mr president trump, swindler in chief.
@ankerman2904
@ankerman2904 6 жыл бұрын
Only one out of 11 million illegal immigrants made her way to this speech. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Chinese PhD/STEM students with legal student visas in top US universities work their asses off only to start the incredibly long process of legal immigrant application. And here comes this clown, bragging about her undocumented status, judging the system that made her where she stands today. You are right, it truly is a terrible system.
@redactedredacted5955
@redactedredacted5955 7 жыл бұрын
lmao you can see the guy in the back getting progressively either more pissed or proud
@finitopro822
@finitopro822 8 жыл бұрын
that made me cry... she's a hero... although I'm legal now I started my business when I was illegal... #theytoldmeicouldn'tsoidid
@someonewillingtoliveinandp8338
@someonewillingtoliveinandp8338 7 жыл бұрын
she's amazing(and smart at the same time)
@CelestiallMusic
@CelestiallMusic 6 жыл бұрын
Dhe inspires me SO MUCH! I cant even I m not GIVING UP on getting a 36 on my ACT especially not after watching her I aspire to be more like her she is a true warrior!
@Popme139800
@Popme139800 7 жыл бұрын
Ok. After reading the comments I can comprehend both sides of "Undocumented Immigrants". Some comments made me think about how corrupt the system is, as she calls it, "Broken". I admire her bravery and strength to come out in the open and tell us her story. I understand she's undocumented, but why be punished when all she wanted was to succeed in a country (USA) she was brought to. The thing Americans or ignorant slobs don't seem to get is; Her parents left Mexico for a better LIFE. You people really think her mom wanted to stay in a country where she couldn't make a future for her kids/daughter? Her mom knew what she was getting herself into, but risked it all because she knew her daughter would strive for the moon and stars. Yes, I do know that legal process is the way to go, but see, in her defense she was three with nothing but innocence and purity. I read one comment that really bothered me - it went like this, "If she's so smart, why not go back to her country and make it great?" This is where the ignorance really comes into play. If she went back to Mexico there's a high percentage that she'd be envied and probably killed because she made something out of her life in the States. Now, not every undocumented immigrant is like her. I do agree that there's a decent percentage of immigrants that do commit crime and other defenses and they do deserve to be deported because they're not contributing (benefiting) to the economy. She represents the typical 'stereotypes' of: lazy, only here for the benefits, and dropping out of school now gimme food-stamps. I want to address the fact that many of the comments have said "It's not fair she's here illegally, but my parents waited years for legal confirmation" "we" as a nation have suffered and it's not fair to discriminate just because there's no education about it rather than negativity and anti-support. Rationalize with me. Is Trump really making America "great" again? Was it even great at one point? Every opinion has its valid points and personal emotion. Now I'm gonna go back to eating my quesadilla, thanks.
@hopemalwitz2206
@hopemalwitz2206 8 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else think McKinney Boyd was her name??
@Tom-xy9gb
@Tom-xy9gb 7 жыл бұрын
Why am I in love with her?
@tappenthat
@tappenthat 4 жыл бұрын
Likely cause u wanna smash
@josiesbaby551
@josiesbaby551 3 жыл бұрын
A girl who was an immigrant from Mexico got valedictorian in her class.I honestly knew she was gonna get it cause she is a very smart young woman.
@nicovences1237
@nicovences1237 7 жыл бұрын
99% of comments: "all these racist comments need to stop" 1% of comments: racist comments
@bel5755
@bel5755 8 жыл бұрын
YES! YOU GO GIRL SHOW THEM!
@laramangino6797
@laramangino6797 7 жыл бұрын
So brave. So poised. So amazing.
@earlybird2706
@earlybird2706 8 жыл бұрын
8;23 says it all. she beat the system and now she's giving us the bird.
@yasminvillanueva3141
@yasminvillanueva3141 6 жыл бұрын
Wow powerful speech and wonderful insight thanks! 😊❤
@kalbeat
@kalbeat 8 жыл бұрын
No actually no, we are guilty too. We just want that USA citizens become aware of the situation in Latin America and that don't take for granted that we are just a bunch of lazy, illiterate or thief, as Clarissa stated we are humans too and Quoting a great American writer. F. Scott Fitzgerald: Not all of us have had the luck to be born with the same privileges.
@damama630
@damama630 6 жыл бұрын
Our school system has been decimated by the flood of illegal immigrants requiring dual language schools and resources taxpayers are forced to pay. The US school system is now 34th in the world after being a world leader thanks to the influx of illegal aliens who think they have to right to a free education. Mexico is not a 3rd world country nor are they at war. Make Mexico reallocate resources to provide for the education of their young people. We do not need to educate the Mexican population. The Vietnamese did not require or get dual language schools as they came into America. They learned the language in addition to regular school. Let the Latinos create the country they want at their own expense in their own country. Deport every illegal and the clots they have produced in this country.
@skyrat2594
@skyrat2594 5 жыл бұрын
I am undocumented and was ranked 30 in my class when I graduated. I went back to Mexico for a green card, but I'm not sure if I will get it. I am taking college online classes now.
@adri1879
@adri1879 4 жыл бұрын
Brayan Ching I’m a year late but how did that go?
@Lugolet
@Lugolet 6 жыл бұрын
She's so brave. Good on her for sharing her story.
@davejohnson-yi2rk
@davejohnson-yi2rk 8 жыл бұрын
It's NOT "unauthorized immigrant"!! That's like saying a burglar who invades your home is an "unauthorized visitor"!The students who applauded her need to have their heads examined, but they're probably all Illegals & relatives of illegals too.99% of Illegals are NOT "A" students, they're uneducated, unskilled lawbreakers who are a financial drag on our nation. By the way, this bitch has a lot of nerve to make her turn at the mic into a political screed! They should've arrested her right then and there. So much for Obama's Illegals "Hiding in the Shadows"!!They steal & deplete our Housing stock, push American born blue-collar workers out of low level jobs, overcrowd our Schools, live on Welfare with forged IDs, and then cry "Racism!" when they're caught. They refuse to learn English and are giving America the finger by breaching our borders. They have no loyal to this country at all. We're simply a cash cow for them. BTW, what will we do when all theseIllegals start aging and need expensive Kidney Dialysis and Heart Surgeries and long term medical care which they haven't paid for? YOU the taxpayer will have to pay for all these Juans and Juanitas who keep breeding children like a bunch of Cockroaches!We need to round them up, send them all to prison, then deport them, and for God's sake, BUILD THE FREAKIN' WALL ALREADY!!! If they could do it in China 5,,000 years ago don't tell me it won't work with 21st century technology today. The only reason they're here is to provide cheap labor for huge Agri-Business and cheap Blue Collar Labor for businesses.If their countries suck so bad because of their insanely high birthrate & overcrowding , then they need to use contraceptives and over-throw their governments and bring them up to the 21st century. But don't destroy our country by entering illegally and then crying "Racism" when you're caught! We need to stamp out these cockroaches before they completely take over & ruin America even more. Lastly, she sucks as a speaker.
@emiloveu3
@emiloveu3 8 жыл бұрын
Describing them as cockroaches is a degrading word, in which considers you a racist. People like you are ignorant and filled with jealousy because of a girl pushing herself to be successful, while you sit on your laptop crying, complaining, and typing ignorant shit.
@krpegelow
@krpegelow 8 жыл бұрын
There is no justification for breaking the laws of a country in which you do not legally belong. Nor is there justification to then proudly announce the fact that you broke the law. Do you truly not realize what this young lady has done? She has dared openly for the immigration authorities to arrest her and deport her, which will then be caused by her own actions, but she also exposed her entire family who came to this country with her to the same exact thing. Her parents and any brothers and sisters and extended family that may be living here with her have now been exposed and each and every one of them will be deported thanks to her thoughtless actions to demand attention. She also exposed anyone who knew she was here illegally to potential arrest and/or fines, including her parents employers and whoever has provided them with shelter. For a few minutes of fame and glory, she has destroyed every sacrifice her family made to give her the benefits they stole.
@curtis8954
@curtis8954 4 жыл бұрын
Give her citizenship, and deport someone who has been on welfare for years!!!!! NEVER even applied for a job in there life!!! she will contribute more to this country!!!!
@foxsden12
@foxsden12 3 жыл бұрын
amen
@foxsden12
@foxsden12 3 жыл бұрын
yeah she actually got off her ass and did something. Not someone who just comes here because their tired of their taco stand and loaches off welfare for their lives
@billbillbillbilll
@billbillbillbilll 8 жыл бұрын
Racism in America is nothing compared to Mexico racism. I was born in cali and my are illegal. I got older and went to Mexico to live for a while with my grandparents and experience school there. In school, kids called me gringo and told me to go back to my "free country", I got jumped multiple times cause I can't speak Spanish well and I can't really understand it. So now I'm use to it and I just want to see how a white person will survive in that environment lol
@karlamdz5480
@karlamdz5480 7 жыл бұрын
Abnormal_ Psycho Sure you did... What part of Mexico did you go to??... And the name of the school??.. Plus this is America it's an immigrants Country you should know since either your parents or ancestors came from somewhere else and came here for the very same reason...
@lalramchhanramchhana4294
@lalramchhanramchhana4294 5 жыл бұрын
I keep it watching over and over again she inspires me so much.
@keonmitchell5594
@keonmitchell5594 2 жыл бұрын
This young lady brought a tear to my eye ,
@juanramirez-rf6mw
@juanramirez-rf6mw 8 жыл бұрын
Hard headed people won't understand. I'm proud of you girl 🙂. You earned all this, you worked hard and put everything in school. Don't let other haters say you don't deserve it because you are an illegal. They just hate you because an American wasn't smart enough to do it. Good job and god bless you ❤️
@spirit5886
@spirit5886 7 жыл бұрын
I'm going to this high school next year....
@sandytaylor4555
@sandytaylor4555 7 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful soul. So proud of her and I wish nothing but the best for her and her family.
@user-nd5gl8mw1j
@user-nd5gl8mw1j 4 ай бұрын
Amen .
@user-nd5gl8mw1j
@user-nd5gl8mw1j 4 ай бұрын
Such as my son
@meganagetro6302
@meganagetro6302 3 жыл бұрын
This is so empowering and positive.. no matter where you are from.
@lisal2844
@lisal2844 7 жыл бұрын
As a Trump supporter, this is a case where I think we should grant this lady citizenship. She has proven to be a productive citizen of this country. With that said, her story is not an accurate representation of illegal immigrants as a whole, and we shouldn't base national policy off of this one in a million case. Many illegals do commit a high rate of crimes and those illegals that are dangerous and take more than they give from our society should be deported. However, in any case where illegals are like this they should be granted citizenship.
@elsyarevalo8536
@elsyarevalo8536 6 жыл бұрын
You know what? i love you so much for this comment. Finally a trump supporter who isn't ignorant. You actually have the right idea of how to deal with immigration. Everyone in the comments is saying that she's an alien and that she is a waste of american money. But you...you are probably the most mature person here.
@lisal2844
@lisal2844 6 жыл бұрын
A
@whiskeyjiro1697
@whiskeyjiro1697 8 жыл бұрын
focus on other illegals that come from other countries not just the Mexicans and by the way I was born in Texas!
@cesarcastaneda6292
@cesarcastaneda6292 8 жыл бұрын
They are drowning somewhere where are your tears mr puro mexicano?
@cesarcastaneda6292
@cesarcastaneda6292 8 жыл бұрын
They getting robado on the way thru gotta pay the mordida!
@cesarcastaneda6292
@cesarcastaneda6292 8 жыл бұрын
they might get shot in a cave somewhere r.ip. Guatemalans gracias los narcos.
@raewoytowiez5715
@raewoytowiez5715 3 жыл бұрын
It's a shame that she had to be so divisive with her words. It's a high school graduation speech. Why not unite the class before everyone goes their own way. Instead she had to whine like a baby when she said "We are people too." Don't tell me that illegal immigrants don't make fun of kids born in the USA.
@patlee1100
@patlee1100 8 жыл бұрын
thank you for speaking up for yourself and others..studying law!! help people like you..thousand thousand people need you..love you..the most respectful high school graduation speech....
@schokomarzi533
@schokomarzi533 8 жыл бұрын
The hate in this comment section made me sick to my stomach.
@KuramiRocket
@KuramiRocket 8 жыл бұрын
Ha, this young lady just said the university saw her speech and that they support her 100%. They even said the money that was wasted on an immigrant, wouldn't have gone to people who are legally born here anyway. It goes to not just legal Americans, but also to INTERNATIONAL students, regardless of their status. Plus, the reason this brave and smart lady left her country was to escape the abuse she suffered from her father. As someone who has lived through family violence I respect her even more for working hard towards a bright futute. And I wish her the best and all success in her pursuit to help people by studying nueroscience! Go change the world and make a difference in people's lives!
@jorgeantonio3469
@jorgeantonio3469 6 жыл бұрын
To all those who dislike this women, why? She is living prof that a undocumented, female, first generation student can excel all expectation. All my respect goes to this young women.
@imjustheretocommentate
@imjustheretocommentate 6 жыл бұрын
I almost cried when people started clapping even all at once
@yazminsarasino3223
@yazminsarasino3223 8 жыл бұрын
Since you all are so passionate about these boarders. How about you all stop crossing Africas boarders for diamonds how about you stop crossing the boarders to use china supplies how about you stop going to Columbia for your delicious star coffee. you go to these countries to supply your own country with goods while we pay anywhere from $.05 to $1.00 for labor to get products and this is something we are proud of. we go to war with countries 80% over problems that have nothing to do with us and in the mist our own soldiers die and we kill innocent ppl. trust me a valedictorian from a high school is the least of your problem try and focus on our poor education system that our government is always first to cut
@cookingseductionandtablesettin
@cookingseductionandtablesettin 6 жыл бұрын
Yazmin Sarasino spoken like a true Foreigner I'm from a different country to thank you for saying it you told nothing but the truth in your comment
@mariavemo9838
@mariavemo9838 7 жыл бұрын
simply beautiful.....🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😢😢😢😢😢
@coolm8106
@coolm8106 6 жыл бұрын
Why are people mad? Don't we all deserve a better future?
@chrissy9153
@chrissy9153 4 жыл бұрын
Well you gotta give it to her regardless of her citizenship status she’s got guts to say that in front of all those people and she became valedictorian and worked hard in school something that many undocumented immigrants don’t do
@blus17
@blus17 6 жыл бұрын
Send her back
@kimiakahalzadeh4034
@kimiakahalzadeh4034 3 жыл бұрын
Send her back where? She came when she was 12. She worked her self to the top, She has more of a right to be here than some Americans who don't contribute anything to this country.
@JuanDeag228
@JuanDeag228 8 жыл бұрын
Reported to ICE. Have a great life Mexico.
@edwinjimenes4569
@edwinjimenes4569 8 жыл бұрын
learn how to right sentences correctly before u start talking crap..
@OutdatedHat6069
@OutdatedHat6069 8 жыл бұрын
*write.......
@arielzarrin6430
@arielzarrin6430 8 жыл бұрын
coming from a man named juan... have some heart.
@marypasi
@marypasi 7 жыл бұрын
okay i love how she is undocumented and shit, but isn't a valedictorian speech supposed to be about the entire class and not themselves. If the reason why they choose her is because she gives a good message of being an undocumented immigrant, that doesn't necessarily speak to the class. A valedictorian speech should represent the entire class as a whole, not to raise awareness for their own benefit.
@S955US84
@S955US84 8 жыл бұрын
Arrest, Deport and Repeat. We did in '54 - time to do it again.
@starkindustries8143
@starkindustries8143 8 жыл бұрын
what an amazing young lady. i hope all her dreams come to forwishen.
@user-ue6cs1lh6k
@user-ue6cs1lh6k 8 жыл бұрын
I am building a Wall :)
@H81234
@H81234 8 жыл бұрын
Build your dumbass wall then.
@pokeypoet
@pokeypoet 7 жыл бұрын
People just want better lives for themselves and their children. How can that be a bad thing for anyone. Many immigrants and migrant farm workers, documented or not, are the unsung heroes of our economy.
@asmauae2244
@asmauae2244 7 жыл бұрын
She so strong she will be successful and I know that she was little bit shy but love what she wrote and now her life was
@danbooyah5011
@danbooyah5011 8 жыл бұрын
SINCERE QUESTION: Should every man, woman and child who wants to make a better life for themselves here in America be able to subvert the laws in order to do so, despite opinions about inefficiencies within our immigration system? What other country on Earth would that be tolerated in? Is this an example we want to broadcast to the world?
@xaplexus
@xaplexus 8 жыл бұрын
Elect Donald Trump, 1916!
@danbooyah5011
@danbooyah5011 8 жыл бұрын
Haha, that's funny. Even though it completely misses the point.
@TheAsianRepublican
@TheAsianRepublican 8 жыл бұрын
The other side, will accuse or confuse your sincerity for Racism. Its all they know, rational thought is not a strong point for them, they just know what they feel. And you can't change their feelings, cause feelings is not rational thought. They will squash debate by crying Racism.
@jetrpg22
@jetrpg22 8 жыл бұрын
While shouting the race the race, rofl.
@danbooyah5011
@danbooyah5011 8 жыл бұрын
TheAsianRepublican Well said. And sadly true.
@Alpha-to9od
@Alpha-to9od 6 жыл бұрын
Im glad a pay 30k a year on taxes so she can have an opportunity in life..
@ryanmarquez9404
@ryanmarquez9404 4 жыл бұрын
A true American
@pjsladky9458
@pjsladky9458 6 жыл бұрын
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