Alejandra Santiago Villa

Alejandra is a student at Tacoma Community College working on a transfer degree. She is 21 years old and came to the U.S. from Mexico City seven years ago.
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American Cinco de Mayo outshines its boring roots

by Alejandra Santiago Villa
Growing up in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo celebrations were about as exciting as Arbor Day. The American version may not be authentic, but it’s even better than the real thing.
May 6, 2013