Valedictorian's speech honoring immigrant parents goes viral

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  • @candydeleon832
    @candydeleon832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    Those people did not clap enough for her , amazing speech!!

  • @lesliegarcia7814
    @lesliegarcia7814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    When she directed it to her mom I lost it

    • @yamiletl.martinezmena4684
      @yamiletl.martinezmena4684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same, I ugly cried 😭

    • @veroka7851
      @veroka7851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Tears came down fast ! I relate to this so much. My mom worked 8 jobs to get me and my sisters thru college. Didn’t get to be valedictorian. But I did graduate college with honors, 3.8 GPA

    • @jessicacruz4950
      @jessicacruz4950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@veroka7851 that’s so amazing, congratulations!

    • @Kitty_bandida22
      @Kitty_bandida22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@veroka7851 That’s very hard to believe that a person like your mom has 8 jobs lol

  • @summerwulsebo6147
    @summerwulsebo6147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    The tear starts the minute i press play

  • @g.moeller308
    @g.moeller308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Creative and touching speech. Thank you for voicing profound truths that America needs to hear.
    Kudos to your Alma Mater for honoring your accomplishments without the cowardice of censorship.

  • @carlitoxwey69
    @carlitoxwey69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    True... Parents always think that they never do enough for kids when we really think that we had the best in life as kids. I cried when she said that.

  • @bopeep5662
    @bopeep5662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I am so thankful for the privilege of hearing your speech and for the sacrifice of people like your parents. I am so sorry such wonderful people as your family were and are not treated better and valued much more.

  • @esmesal6006
    @esmesal6006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The way this made me emotional because I’m about to graduate next week to hardworking Mexican parents. 🇲🇽

  • @sharon6749
    @sharon6749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    such a strong woman, props to her mom for raising her well.

  • @abeljoe-n4v
    @abeljoe-n4v 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am a Native American teacher. I showed my class of 6th graders this video. Her speech inspired them. Amazing valedictorian.

  • @anitamlem
    @anitamlem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Wow 😭. I'm so glad that she has done great 💛. She'll go far 😭✨

  • @fredabodin9614
    @fredabodin9614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Go and prove the haters wrong. Never ever give up on your dreams and always remember to reach back to help others. God bless you.

  • @heatherlowe7330
    @heatherlowe7330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    She said she was the first to graduate and the tears started 😭

  • @lucreciamontano380
    @lucreciamontano380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    She ate and left no crumbs , periodt 🎉

  • @mofoftriangle
    @mofoftriangle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Latín American here; I am so jealous at the USA that they get to have people like your family over there, instead of here with us.
    It makes me angry that our messed up governments don’t provide the opportunities that would have made your family be able to stay in LatAm and contribute towards our society. - Excelente discurso, felicidades a ti y a tus papas. Me inspiras a trabajar duro de este lado de la frontera para que esas oportunidades que tus padres fueron a buscar a USA las tengamos en Mexico, y en Latinoamérica en general. ❤️

  • @glorifiedqueen...7851
    @glorifiedqueen...7851 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    So proud of you!!! May God continue to guide and bless you my dear.

  • @yamiz7929
    @yamiz7929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    She got in Stanford university

    • @atpnguyen1442
      @atpnguyen1442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Please read Broken Government - Author John W. Dean, Legal Adviser of the Republican President Richard Nixon …”The Republican agenda has proven itself to be an agenda of special interests rather than of the public interests, the scheme of a party whose primary aim is to maintain its power whatever the cost …” Washington Post remarked, “At its core, the book argues that the growing power of social and neo-conservatives within the Republican Party has created an army of guileless followers

    • @atpnguyen1442
      @atpnguyen1442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Simple and true philosophy: Patriotic and honest lawmakers always work for public interests (of the majority of American people - 99 %) - Greedy cowards and DISHONEST POLITICIANS just work for filling up their own pockets and selfish crony …

    • @BradleyCaban
      @BradleyCaban 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@atpnguyen1442 what is this for

    • @tore705
      @tore705 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yamiz. Thanks. I was wondering.

  • @juancifuentes9188
    @juancifuentes9188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I loved every single thing she said on that beautiful speech.

  • @karlashoultz3157
    @karlashoultz3157 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    You Go young lady! This world is yours!

  • @victoriabriseno7946
    @victoriabriseno7946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an amazing young woman, I loved her speech and am so proud of how she expressed herself without her voice cracking. We sure don't appreciate all the efforts our parent's give us by all the blood, sweat and tears, so that we can have a better life. No doubt she will go on and have a wonderful life for herself because of all the hard work getting an education takes. I cried listening to her recognizing her mother and everyone's parent's.

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Get ready to shed tears. She is amazing. So proud of her.

  • @tapslagata
    @tapslagata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    she said these are jewels....what a lovely story. amazing

  • @barbaraduff7612
    @barbaraduff7612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    What an amazing young lady.Wishing you blessings in all your future endeavours!

  • @mees2751
    @mees2751 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Mexicans, Haitians and People from the Carribbean are the hardest working people but yet they get deported. They don't just sit around and wait for anything to be given to them or feel privileged. This president got it wrong and I pray everyone go out there in vote for change.

    • @temujinkhan6326
      @temujinkhan6326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are things called LAWS. If I break into your home and decide to make it my home are you going to try to get me out? You do know that under the law she is actually still an illegal immigrant right? According to the US supreme court ruling a hundred years ago, a child born to a mother who is here illegally shall take her mother's citizenship.

    • @dbuc4671
      @dbuc4671 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@temujinkhan6326 As long as they contribute to society they shouldn't be considered illegal.

    • @salomonramirez5000
      @salomonramirez5000 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@temujinkhan6326
      Sabes que en usa 🇺🇸 hay millones de personas que son indocumentados y trabajan y pagan impuestos cada año y ellos no reciben ninguna ayuda y ni les hace falta los ves trabajando en los techos, construcción en el campo etc. lo que pasa es no sales de tu casa no te das cuenta como trabaja el mundo allá afuera!

    • @temujinkhan6326
      @temujinkhan6326 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dbuc4671 do a little research. Illegals cost the society more money than they contribute

    • @temujinkhan6326
      @temujinkhan6326 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@salomonramirez5000 u pretend to know what you are talking about but dont

  • @dolan4ou505
    @dolan4ou505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Couldn't be more proud 💜

  • @IVLeauanaeLambson
    @IVLeauanaeLambson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Wow this is so touching 😭😭😭. Congrats sweet girl.

  • @d.a6530
    @d.a6530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    That guy was annoying me 🤦🏼

  • @vufam6
    @vufam6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Brought me to tears!!!

  • @llew777
    @llew777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Most definite a standing ovation speech

  • @livingtoinspire5678
    @livingtoinspire5678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Holding my tears!! I just put on makeup girl, don’t do this to me😭😭😭

    • @kray52
      @kray52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same 🥺

    • @magicallyme96
      @magicallyme96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s too late for me here they come 😭😭

    • @livingtoinspire5678
      @livingtoinspire5678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@magicallyme96 I know right

  • @neni.19
    @neni.19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Crying rn. Such a beautiful speech

  • @deandrest.hilaire8631
    @deandrest.hilaire8631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow 😯 am speech less god grant you and your family countless success 💯 as saying no matter where you come from or circumstance you can turn the pain into power be motivated and make it 🙌🏾 amen 🙏🏿

  • @kray52
    @kray52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I cant stop crying omg!!

  • @cesargonzales1194
    @cesargonzales1194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Proud of you Mija ! Si se Puede

  • @km-uc2wb
    @km-uc2wb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    😭😭😭I'm so proud of her and her mom

  • @juanaorozco3560
    @juanaorozco3560 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Que tanto orgullo,que Dios la bendiga siempre❤❤

  • @r.j.whitaker
    @r.j.whitaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Stunning. WTF is wrong with the dude to her left? He looks bored and annoyed.

    • @i_mishalf_mshots8031
      @i_mishalf_mshots8031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He was probably runner up for valedictorian

    • @tore705
      @tore705 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well...older, white, male having to listen to a young, Latina about her struggles and achievements. tRump or Biden? What do you think?

  • @marlonsimpson7459
    @marlonsimpson7459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tears from jamaica.

  • @stevencampbell365
    @stevencampbell365 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go Strong Beautiful Lady 💪 🙏

  • @itsmelauraa
    @itsmelauraa 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Once she dedicated it to her mom I lost it o started cryinggg.

  • @elizabethim9482
    @elizabethim9482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautifully and well written speech

  • @velmarodriguez8749
    @velmarodriguez8749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congrats!! God bless you

  • @stophate9012
    @stophate9012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    their health on the line, we don't thank them enough

  • @eloyramos4971
    @eloyramos4971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    10 seconds in and I couldn’t stop cryi g

  • @almaaguirre7589
    @almaaguirre7589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I cried !!

  • @janetaparicio3511
    @janetaparicio3511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I felt this ♥️🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽😓😓

  • @cAtAliNA100976
    @cAtAliNA100976 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    BEAUTIFUL... FELICIDADES 👏!!! 😍

  • @youdelkasaintfort762
    @youdelkasaintfort762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I teared up

  • @frankc5385
    @frankc5385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I seen the strawberries I knew exactly what it was for

  • @katm41
    @katm41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    So proud of you! 😭 si se puede.

  • @atlanta404georgia8
    @atlanta404georgia8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow i love it.. never give up

  • @et8888
    @et8888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is resiliente indeed

  • @Cbtm1877
    @Cbtm1877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my eyes are sweating, must be the weather.

  • @saulie_saulie
    @saulie_saulie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful!!!!

  • @miafrancoeur
    @miafrancoeur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please tell me someone is paying for her higher education!

  • @hellothere9318
    @hellothere9318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Get it girl 👏

  • @tore705
    @tore705 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The white guy to the side does NOT look happy! Lol.

    • @jacob_gang
      @jacob_gang ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Okay ! I thought he was a statue, talk about no emotions lol .

    • @tore705
      @tore705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jacob_gang Lol.

  • @i_mishalf_mshots8031
    @i_mishalf_mshots8031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So many racists in this comment section

  • @alanismorales1
    @alanismorales1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    beautiful.

  • @malasc12
    @malasc12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We live immigrants here. Just not useless or dangerous ones

  • @analiaalcantara3843
    @analiaalcantara3843 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤😭😭😭😭👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @nelsonmandela9800
    @nelsonmandela9800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    bravo!

  • @ed_lizro-ru6325
    @ed_lizro-ru6325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just don’t like that she brought up her sister’s situation!!! But proud of you girl !!! Be humble !!

    • @tore705
      @tore705 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was too much sharing. NOT necessary.

  • @endingalaporte
    @endingalaporte 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great

  • @kiaraalbert7373
    @kiaraalbert7373 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😢😢🎉❤

  • @stophate9012
    @stophate9012 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My was U.S. Arm Force for 10 years.

  • @timia9981
    @timia9981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:30

  • @faithconway310
    @faithconway310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Bantu Peoples; mother n daddy killed 25 sex offenders in our zip code some were crooked cops. Men n women! Im loved!🥰😍🤩

  • @lizandraborges5516
    @lizandraborges5516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

  • @melissalove460
    @melissalove460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🛑i dropped out of highschool but im a very successful business owner now of 4 businesses

  • @marialagunas7588
    @marialagunas7588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s her name ??

    • @pooppoop5717
      @pooppoop5717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Her name is Miss Taco Lady 🌯🌮🌯🌯

    • @RicitosW
      @RicitosW 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brenda Alvarez

  • @lizettea4426
    @lizettea4426 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i want to be a doctor but i’m not smart at all....

  • @pooppoop5717
    @pooppoop5717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those strawberries got a lot of bacteria 🤣😂

    • @gisellesotoo
      @gisellesotoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      sorry to be the bearer of bad news but everything has bacteria. also do u not wash ur fruits💀😭

  • @sheluvsjuice9996
    @sheluvsjuice9996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🇲🇽

  • @ym4179
    @ym4179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    😭💪🏼👍🏻❤️👏🤗

  • @EdithGutierrez-u8i
    @EdithGutierrez-u8i หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are moving your head too much girl

  • @petervazquez7241
    @petervazquez7241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good for you now take your parents back home and take care of them

  • @temujinkhan6326
    @temujinkhan6326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice story but she just admitted that she is a illegal immigrant

    • @marwk8287
      @marwk8287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      when

    • @i_mishalf_mshots8031
      @i_mishalf_mshots8031 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you have a good day

    • @lm2194
      @lm2194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lmao u didnt even pay attention😭her PARENTS are immigrants, no ever said illegal🤨🤨🤨

    • @temujinkhan6326
      @temujinkhan6326 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lm2194 OfCourse she would not say "illegal" but the likelihood that she is the daughter of illegal immigrants is high. Some of the qualifications of migrating to any country is that you have a skill, education and or money. Her parents who even though are hardworking and have done well for their daughter would not have been able to LEGALLY migrate using the LEGAL process.

    • @uhh18
      @uhh18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@temujinkhan6326 ok?