Summary: "At some point when I was growing up I admit I was mad at my parents for coming here. I was mad that they had to work so hard, that we had to wait in line to get free food, that we had to lay low, and that if I told my parents how I felt they’d think I was selfish."
— Alicia Martinez
Wow. This piece is an incredibly delicate and personal reflection of growing up in the U.S. when more than half of your immediate family is undocumented. I almost did not want to review this piece because I did not want to draw unfriendly attention to the story. The moments shared between Youth producer Alicia Martinez and her family are heartwarming and engaging. The piece flows well from beginning to end and Martinez has an beautiful and inviting voice for radio. Definitely worth listening to.
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This piece belongs to the series "Radio Rookies: Coming Up in 2011"
Produced by Alicia Martinez
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Olivia Cueva
Posted on April 19, 2012 at 10:46 PM | Permalink
Review of "Half of My Family Is Illegal"
Wow. This piece is an incredibly delicate and personal reflection of growing up in the U.S. when more than half of your immediate family is undocumented. I almost did not want to review this piece because I did not want to draw unfriendly attention to the story. The moments shared between Youth producer Alicia Martinez and her family are heartwarming and engaging. The piece flows well from beginning to end and Martinez has an beautiful and inviting voice for radio. Definitely worth listening to.