Selena’s dad – in the movie – said it best, “We have to be more Mexican than the Mexicans and more American than the Americans, both at the same time! It’s exhausting!” He’s almost right. It’s not just the Mexican struggle, it’s the Latino struggle. It’s so real, girls have bonded sharing their stories under #HispanicGirlsUnited. These are some of the best Tweets…
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because lipliner and arch eyebrows make u a "chola" but it's trendy for the whites
— . (@kimkamdashian) June 25, 2015
Credit: @kimkamdashian
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#HispanicGirlsUnited bc we're made to felt insecure and inadequate because we're "too hairy"
— . (@xnevermeant) June 25, 2015
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because for years i was brainwashed into thinking my brown skin isn't beautiful #HispanicGirlsUnited
— alexa (@yeunscript) June 26, 2015
Credit: @goldlaurent
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because the clothing we were once teased for is now a fashion trend pic.twitter.com/pnWRVRrvng
— Elizabeth (@lizorrtega) June 26, 2015
Credit: @lizorrtega
READ: 9 Ridiculously Expensive “Mexican” Items
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#HispanicGirlsUnited Because we're either "spicy", "exotic", or "crazy" but never human
— jenna (@writtenflesh) June 25, 2015
Credit: @writtenflesh
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Yes I speak Spanish. No I will not call you "papi" #HispanicGirlsUnited
— ℓɕ (@lucyphurr) June 25, 2015
Credit: @lucyphurr
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"Hispanic" refers to any Spanish-speaking country : there are 21 of them, and they're not all named Mexico. #HispanicGirlsUnited
— laura (@hoenestmoney) June 25, 2015
Credit: @lauraacomino
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#HispanicGirlsUnited bc when i speak spanish i get told "this is america speak english" but they are pressuring me to teach them spanish
— kiana (@iIoveyug) June 29, 2015
Credit: @darlingmchael
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because I have to learn two languages while you struggle with only one ??❤️ Spanglish power????
— rooks agst injustice (@alienpudding) June 29, 2015
Credit: @ripperscarnival
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because they tell my parents, friends, family members to leave the U.S. Then eat dinner at their favorite Mexican Place
— Zenaida (@NoLimit_Z) June 29, 2015
Credit: @nolimit_z
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We're proud of our parents who left their own country to give us a better life in the U.S. Gracias! #HispanicGirlsUnited
— Wise Latinas Linked (@wiselatinaslink) June 26, 2015
Credit: @wiselatinaslink
READ: 15 #MexicanMomQuotes that Hit Really Close to Home
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https://twitter.com/_jackiemunoz/status/614229895565021184
Credit: @_jackiemunoz
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because all our parents want is a better future for us, that's why we strive to achieve the biggest success possible.
— Alejandra (@aterrazas25) June 29, 2015
Credit: @aterrazas25
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because people still look down on my mother for cleaning houses but don't appreciate her for raising 4 children alone
— puta (@ziambordersz) June 26, 2015
Credit: @ziamkaisoo
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because we can do more than cook, clean and raise your children and it's about time we get the credit we deserve.
— Michelle Civile (@aimee_camfsu) June 29, 2015
Credit: @aimee_camfsu
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https://twitter.com/dulcedecandy/status/615568027279462400
Credit: @dulcedecandy
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because I can't wait to graduate college and finally tell my parents to quit their jobs
— Common Hispanic Girl (@CHispanicG) June 26, 2015
Credit: @chispanicg
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https://twitter.com/elenafaith_/status/614224767692861440
Credit: @elenafaith_
READ: Things Latino Dads Say When You’re Growing Up
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because I'm excited to turn 21 but not for drinking or partying, but to be able to give my parents papers after years.
— guissel (@AsapGigi) June 25, 2015
Credit: @asapgigi
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because most white people don't know what it's like to have the government tear your family apart over documents
— Zenaida (@NoLimit_Z) June 29, 2015
Credit: @nolimit_z
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#HispanicGirlsUnited because you accuse my people of being criminals for coming here but in reality they did it for a better future.
— kat (@kisslandkat) June 25, 2015
Credit: @kathinlopezxo
READ: Are These the Mexican “Criminals” Trump Warned You About?
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https://twitter.com/sleezydaddi/status/614219280012316672
Credit: @sleezydaddi
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??????RT @canyounotziall: CAN WE JUST HAVE A MOMENT FOR THIS: BEST SLAY EVER. ? #HispanicGirlsUnited pic.twitter.com/ltSr3MlDhO
— Ana Brenda (@anabrendac) June 26, 2015
