Once again, the third part of this series shows how we aim to keep exploring the different types of cultural identities in TCA.

Dayami Lopez:

TCA HEIGHTS:
Excuse me, Who am I with?

Dayami:
Dayami.

TCA HEIGHTS:
Where are you from exactly?

Dayami:
Well, I was born here in the US, but my family is from Peru.

TCA HEIGHTS:
Okay. Do you feel good about being Peruvian?

Dayami:
Yeah, I do.

TCA HEIGHTS:
Why do you feel good? What do you think Peruvians have?

Dayami:
Honestly, in times like this, I’m very appreciative of my culture and everything I have. Very grateful, very grateful.

TCA HEIGHTS:
Thank you for your words.

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Mariato Croma:

TCA HEIGHTS:
Hey, who am I here with and where are you from?

Mariato Croma:
I am Mariato Croma.

Mariato Croma:
My name is Mariato Croma. And I’m from Guinea.

(Guinea is a country located in West Africa.  Click here to learn more about Guinea.)

Mariato Croma:
I’m born here, but my parents are from Guinea.

TCA HEIGHTS:
Okay, okay. Very good. Are you proud of being from Guinea?

Mariato Croma:
Yes, I am. I’m proud of being from my hometown.

TCA HEIGHTS:
Do you think our floor is missing the diversity of Guinean people?

Mariato Croma:
I mean, yeah, I have not seen most of my people here. I only see, like, Spanish people here, so. Yeah, it’s mostly Spanish people here on this floor.