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Renee's Identity
- Renee Adalgo's parents, Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants, insisted he was white.
- This denial of his Latino heritage created a cultural disconnect during his childhood.
School Experiences
- Renee's private school merged with a wealthy, predominantly white school, leading to discriminatory treatment.
- His parents, upset by a letter addressing students of color, moved him to a mostly Latino Catholic school.
Reconnecting with Heritage
- Renee's parents' negative comments about other Latinos deepened his disconnect from his heritage.
- Through cooking during the pandemic, he reconnected with his Latino identity, embracing the culture and traditions.