The Bus to Forever: Fila Estrada, Undocumented to Dreamer

In this podcast, host Omarr Cantu explores the topic of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and the experiences of Dreamers, undocumented individuals brought to the United States as children. Cantu, a fifth-generation Texan, shares his perspective and the cultural shock he felt upon realizing that some Hispanic individuals lacked U.S. citizenship. He debunks the misconception that DACA recipients are criminals and explains the costly and complicated process they must go through to avoid deportation. Omarr introduces his friend, Fila Estrada, who shares his own story as a dreamer.

Timestamps:

00:01:51 Dreamers are just as American. 00:08:30 DACA recipients face unique challenges. 00:14:39 DACA provides limited freedom. 00:21:57 Systematic harassment of marginalized communities. 00:30:08 Life-changing experience leads to freedom

Socials:

• Omarr Cantu - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/omarrcantustory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Fila Estrada - https://www.instagram.com/el_defectuoso/

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