Valedictorian Reveals Undocumented Status in Speech
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- Valedictorian Reveals Undocumented Status in her commencement speech and faces backlash | The speech at McKinney Boyd High School's graduation wasn't a typical one.
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an undocumented immigrant came to your country and outworked and outsmarted all of your children. How u feel...
Criminals are pretty smart, in the end she will find herself home in her country.
RETUSAF1995 if criminals are smarter than u,actually contemplate what you are in society
Clorox Bleach lmao he can't do that because he's an actually lowlife loser
You can't be talking about me, don't generalise.
So if an illegal is smart that means they get to break the law
This speech was 3 years ago. She's graduating from Yale next year!
3 years ago bro
@@redkings6976 you saw nothing
Affirmative action in action!
MAJE5TYY fuking LIAR
@@jonathanschell6736 she got the handout also known as a scholarship for being smart
The fact that she made this speech in TEXAS in 2016 is literally incredible I hope she is doing well now
Yale graduate according to other comments
Some of you people haven’t spent a day in Texas and it shows.
You clearly havent been to texas, it is like half hispanic population.
@@sew_gal7340 I think she meant the other half who voted for Trump, the one that tried to remove DACA and deport all the students…. Remember 🤣💀
@@xwvvv cope 😂
I commend her for this speech. She graduated from Yale as well? She is truly amazing and frankly she was right and will still be right about ripping stereotypes apart.
Stereotypes gonna stick
@@arandom8280 I know. Some will always buy into them but it's about less people doing so.
Repent to Jesus Christ
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
@@repentandbelieveinjesuschr9495 Thank you, I really needed that🥺
CAP L
people who are mad that she’s an immigrant are jealous because she’s MUCH smarter than them
yeedledeedle doo or because they’re the ones paying for her education and she’s not an immigrant, she’s an ILLEGAL immigrant
Poop Head I’m sure they’re paying taxes. You can’t really get around that in the U.S.
Zachery Walker did you forget that you can’t receive government benefits without a social security number which ‘illegal immigrants’ don’t have
@@AyeeItsKarlaa yes you can
actually most of them are mad because top schools have quotas for hispanics so they get in easy. coming from a more qualified asian who's struggling because of those quotas.
I remember being at this speech. I had a few classes, and graduated with her. I'm glad she did something powerful with her moment, and didn't give a stereotypical speech. She's a lovely person, and very intelligent, the US is lucky to have her.
She disrespected our president she should be deported for breaking the law
Miss Kitty you’re so fucking stupid god🤦♀️
@@winning3329 Sometimes "disrespecting the President", no matter who, is the first step for a positive change. I think it's mindblowing you are annoyed at one person for "disrespecting" (really disagreeing with) the ideals of President Donald Trump, when he has bashed and disrespected countless people for his whole life. And for that deportation comment, I advise you to change your CZcams name from "Miss Kitty" to "Miss Piggy."
@@winning3329 Go live in North Korea if you don't want your President to be disrespected
@@winning3329 freedom of speech remember
Why did I feel like crying while listening I’m so proud of her idk who she is
Idk they does racist in mexican 😭
Because you're female and take 'pride' in things you have nothing at all to do with.
@@Ziggy_Moonglow uh it’s called empathy??
@@Ziggy_Moonglow aww did someone hurt ur feelings 😢?
@@Ziggy_Moonglow You're definitely one of those people who leave behind a shitty comment and never come back to it because it was an obvious cry for attention that you never receive irl from how insignificant you are to everyone else. I hope you realize how fucking embarrassing and sad your lifestyle actually is.
“They told me I couldn’t, so I did”
Most inspiring sentence I ever heard from anyone
I’ve never heard a valedictorian speech without ‘nevertheless’ in it
LOL
Haha
Joel need to throw a little pizzazz in there
Joel so true! Nevertheless, a great speech!
She must be a Jane Austen fan. 💗 Tis Jane's favorite word in her novels. Hee hee hoo.
If the USA doesn't want her, she is more than welcome to make Canada great again...
Preach
You feel for the mother who had to leave due to domestic abuse. Again, however, how is this the problem of the United States or any State in the United States of America. There are actually some countries in the world where domestic abuse is far worse and sometimes beyond anything you can comprehend. She lived in also a major city in mexico. Are you telling me she couldn't have received help from the many of women agencies and women with men that I know could have helped her? Instead she ran and crossed the border illegally taking untold risks with her children. Does this make any sense? The mother didn't come here for economic reasons, yet she came here and took a job that another poor immigrant or american desperate for work would have done. How does this help our country exactly.
+Dean Wilson Do u understand tht Mexico is corrupt wtf they aren't going to help her mother stop being abused they will just shrug it off and continue to be corrupt
so let her go to canada. do we need to take care of the whole world? let us not forget the economic crises of the past. then you will be hoping we can ship everyone out of the country.
+Dean Wilson smh humans r so selfish I am so disappointed to be part of this
I’m not undocumented but my parents are. I’m incredibly lucky to have been born here in the U.S. in the first place. To hear someone stand up for all immigrants out there in a VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH was awesome!!
I'm not hispanic nor an immigrant but seeing people of color, or immigrants, who come from nothing inspires me because it shows that anything is possible. And I heard that she's graduating from Yale which makes me really happy for her
She's not a person of color she's white
@@ivyrainbitch she is a poc LOLL, she has native features
What about white peoples
Americans also have nothing. It’s about how you’re raised and what’s in your head.
She’s not an immigrant. She’s a trespasser. Immigrants follow a process.
"They told me I couldn't, and so I did."
*Inspirational*
"Can I be at that level of greatness? I don't know, let's find out" - Koby Bryant
@Andrea MENDENHALL lmao she proves people wrong and all of the sudden there is no order in this country. You sound pretty stupid.
@Andrea MENDENHALL you know why immigration is a problem in the U.S? Because the system is broken. Blame the government that doesn't do anything to fix it, not the people that just want better lives for their families.
@Andrea MENDENHALL Imagine sitting in your cushy home writing youtube comments about how illegal immigrants shouldn't be here as if you weren't a natural born citizen. FWI do any amount of research and you can find that in May of 2019 there was more border encounters than in March of 2021. Its not like your cheeto daddy president did anything better. You probably also believe in that book of yours that says "love thy neighbor". Ironic isn't it.
Uh, can we keep her? We sort of need smart people.
Matthew Williams This.
How about people who obey US law?
Kid Fusioner boy bye 💀👋🏼 keep your horny creep ass out of these comments
Kid Fusioner disgusting human being you are sir
Matthew Williams she's not a pet. Ugh.
In high school, we had a foreign exchange student. After his first semester he was awarded all types of accolades for his academic achievements. He was in awe that he was given praise for what he saw as normal study habits.
Point is, we lack academic goals.
Yes! The "illegals" have more integrity and motivation and as Jaime Escalante (hope I spelled it right) from Garfield high school shown in the movie "Stand and Deliver" said, "ganas(desire)" to be a citizen that makes a difference. Throughout history, Spanish speaking peoples worked more in the farms than white people and were still wrongfully blamed for the great depression. Racism for old white adults always is the first instinct to justify themselves And not only is it obviously racist, but it is also stupid, arrogant, ignorant, and wrongfully brazen. Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta helped Spanish speaking peoples have better lives but work is still needed to be done to provide sanctuary! Speak with me on this!
I came here when I was 12 and now I go to the University of Miami graduating with a bachelor's in political science and broadcast journalism. I was undocumented living with 3 other siblings and a single mother. I'm not a criminal, I'm a good student. I'm low-income, black and a woman. She's low-income, Mexican, a woman, and undocumented. I see a lot of her in me, and vice versa, in the speech she gave. I'm so proud of her for doing what she did because I had to live in the shadows until I got my citizenship which took YEARS. And I never had the courage to even consider to do what she just did. And she's doing so much better than any of us could even imagine. Yale?!?!? I'm shooting for Howard or TSU for graduate school maybe😅. She's so amazing. There are times where I feel I'm not good enough considering my race, gender, background, but this woman right here has trumped all of those negative thoughts. I may not be Yale good, but coming from what I come from, and seeing how great she's doing, I believe in myself a bit harder now. And to all the racists in the comments, you're just mad immigrants like herself took the opportunity to do something great with their residency in America. Learn a thing or two from brown people and stop trying to control us because of prejudice and unfounded hate. This speech was beautiful.
It sounds like you are doing great! You are good enough for who YOU are. I'll say this: it's not so much about the university as it is about the student. I'm more book smart than my older brother is, but he has more drive than I do. That's why he's gotten his Master's, even though he used to always get into trouble with the law, dropped out of high school, and couldn't keep a job. Meanwhile, I'm working on my BA and have been since 2009. We all go at our own paces, and as long as you persevere, you WILL succeed. I wish you well!
@@guidancethroughgaia I wish the both of you success! Must be hard for your brother considering his run-ins with the law.
Honestly how come person with undocumented immigrant being accepted in university in the first place? I wonder why cause I'm not US citizen
@@gl1060 all university or at least most accept international students.
Congrats love!
This girl is living the actual American dream
Terry Scott, do you think your ancestors came to the US “legally”? That’s bs
Terry Scott how are people illegal on stolen land?
@Terry Scott the American dream means that no matter your economic or social status, you can succeed in America as long as you work hard. She may be illegal, but she's more American than many immigrants.
Terry Scott I bet you will contribute far less to our country then she will.
Terry Scott Hard work? What did you do?
Ugh I'm getting a headache from reading all these comments about her citizenship status...she achieved being valedictorian...she grew up in the same country as you....she is human just like you....she is undocumented and a dreamer who has been working for her citizenship and making American even better just like a thousand others...yes there are bad immigrants, there are bad citizens too. Just be happy for her and be a decent human and be kind to humanity....instead of arguing about her status...you clicked on this video for a reason, to hear her speach... so congratulate her or (like many people said here) get the fuck out.
And what exactly did she do wrong. Is someone a little salty? I think so.
Pink Grl she isn’t just celebrating her success, she is making a political statement. And I get it, use the platform you have. However this speech did not touch on high school, the struggle of classes, and advice for other classmates. Instead a life story with a motive
couldnt have said it better then that , great job
Jonathan Schell
Lol, give us an example of her doing anything even remotely like that and your point won’t be utter shit. But until then, she’s smarter than a shit-ton of Americans.
Deport deport deport!!!
5:52 “they told me I couldn’t, so I did” well said 👏🏼 🥲.
Oh my God! I respect and love this young lady's courage...Her maturity is off the charts...She is someone who will make an impact for the rest of her life... Blessings young lady!
I honestly feel for undocumented children as it wasn’t there choice and this is all they know this is there home
Yeah it's their parents fault.
@@winning3329 Sometimes their parents fault was to be poor, or grow up in a war torn country.
While some other parents' fault is to give birth to a person without empathy for another human being.
NoahTheCamper It is not okay or honorable to save your family from drug wars and bombing? OK.
their*
Butterfly Effect i hope you know that immigrants from Latin America can revolt against the government and protest for change. They can advocate for a difference.
So as a child her parents brought her to the US and she was raised here, now they expect her to go back? Lmao people are stupid, give me 1 good reason she shouldn't be allowed in this country, she seems to be a better US citizen than most citizens
@@jakemitchell4678 ok, it's illegal. What exactly is she doing that makes America suffer?
@@alexiazamora7257 I realize this and I respect the girl for living the American dream. However, a legal immigrant myself, it kind of undermines the work it takes to enter the country legally.
@@Anonymousplayer-vw4kj then you were of the lucky ones, it does not undermine your hard work, because sometimes we do not have that option, especially when we come with nothing but our clothes, good for you, really and truly, good for you, but not everyone has that chance and we do what we can to survive
@@schrodinger3950 Umm, my parents came from Communist China. They had to escape to Hong Kong and then go to the US because they actually worked hard to try and make themselves worthy to the US. Coming in illegal is no excuse. I agree: do what you need to do to survive, but expect consequences. How do you not have the option to immigrate also. There are huge immigration centers. The reason not all you can immigrate is because half of your country wants to get into the US, so only a select few can enter.
People are just awful just jealous
a lot of y’all don’t understand what immigrant life is really like
To you im an immigrant just coz I operate in Asperger's Syndrome not neuro typical.
For real. lots of immigrants come to escape poverty and dangerous life, and people still say they should come legally. they're basically telling immigrants to keep living in that hell for another 5, 10, 20 years. Took my grandpa 21 years to be able to come here.
@@borja_c put yourself in our position... im in your country of ur primary DnaAncestry results as your nor your parents nor grandparents are from English territories of 🇺🇸. So my main language is English n im in ur primary territory acting holier-than-thou all coz im mad that I want to be " free" when in fact I just don't want to respect your ppl in ur country that your president/king/ prince welcomed me in as now ur territories are my home even though I know nothing about ur language coz I don't want to respect what's been given to me... how'd that make you feel, watching all English ppl in ur territories flat out ungrateful to be welcomed in by your leader all coz I don't want to slow down to see im now living ur countries dream!!?? Your ppl tell English ppl if ur not speaking down to our country than respect us by speaking the main language n all of us English ppl go off n don't want to coz were just not going to stop being mad....some may say its a crime of hate n end up in fighting, others just go on killing sprees coz their done w/ the disrespect. Again just switch roles n see how'd you feel!
@@faithconway310 not gonna lie that was really hard to read I think I know what you're talking about Idk
@@faithconway310 wait so you're saying my people are ungrateful that they're here cause if that's your point buddy you're wayyy off. My parents are grateful they were able to make it into this country.
"They told me I couldn't, so I did." Best damn words uttered at a graduation speech.
You can see the dude in the back visibly become uncomfortable after she reveals #3.
Theresa Kim he looks completely fine
Theresa Kim he doesn’t look uncomfortable .
at 4:11 however... lol
Theresa Kim I was looking at him and thinking the same thing lol 😆. Squirming uncomfortably, trying to calm the trumpness.....😆😆😆
He's resisting the urge to call ICE right there, keeps cracking his neck and lifting up in his seat like he wants to get up.
“This might be my only
Chance to convey the truth to all of you that undocumented immigrants are people too” god bless 🙏🏼
Arturo Blanco false
No one is making that contention, and no one is against them simply because of their race. However, they have entered this Country illegally, and as such, they are not entitled to remain here, nor to take advantage of our social welfare programs. Why not, you ask? Because, for one thing, it deprives those who ARE legitimately entitled to receive the benefits from those programs, and that they ARE entitled to receive, and the funds that were granted specifically to be given to those Americans who are citizens of the US, and not to usurpers and Interlopers.
God says obey the laws of the land and you will be good with him.
There's no sovereignty in a Nation without borders.. it's the truth.. You know these people are just using America for her wealth and they're true loyality is for Mexico hon duras etc.. another foreign interference.. America is treated like a prostitute for all foreign Nations.. For example they call themsells Mexicans.. aren't you American... ? ¿O van a volverla grande para la gloria en su tiempo libre? te estás poniendo como tierra extranjera en mi Patria.
Many more out there
I am a retired Bilingual/ESL Director and your speech brought tears to my eyes. For whatever it’s worth, I am so so proud of you. That was a wonderful speech.
Undocumented immigrants, are people too. This is so true!
I don't like most valedictorians, they are almost always some rich snobs who don't care about other people; however, this valedictorian is the rare exception, the student who both excels in academics and moral, I love this girl. she stands strong in front of a crowd and shows how someone who is less fortunate compared to the rest of us can do just as well or even better in academics. I'm sure if she is given the chance to stay in the US after she revealed she is undocumented, she will find great success in this country. Good job to her. She deserves to be called a valedictorian.
My cousin was valedictorian, my aunt was a single undocumented parent. It was rough. My cousin has travelled the world, graduated tops at UT and is all around successful. Not everyone comes from money.
@@missjanelove Glad your cousin is successful! Yes, thankfully there is a bit of hope, not everyone who is really successful is rich. Most people who go to IVY league schools are in the higher levels of society, but glad not everyone going to Yale or Harvard or UT are rich snobs.
For those calling her a criminal .... she came to the United States as a CHILD. I doubt any one in her position would have chosen to put less effort in her studies simply because it was “unfair” to everyone else. I don’t know about you, but I would have done everything possible to make my parents’ efforts
worth something. Although immigrating illegally is not something that I support, anyone having extreme sentiments towards these people must at least acknowledge that the past of this country in relation to Mexico is not something to be proud of. Just because you happen you to be an American, it does not mean that you deserve the right to “be protected” form the rest. If anything, Mexicans should be quite angry for being called “illegal” in a place were they belonged, a place were they believed was their home.
NoahTheCamper I’m a bit confused by your comment. We both think it’s obvious that every country has borders...and that they deserve to protect their country from illegal immigration. I am just not ok with disregarding important facts about history and incriminating or negatively characterizing innocent people that are put in tough situations.
Also, next time that you speak to someone, make sure it’s respectful. Your offensive comments don’t make you seem very intelligent.
Sadly more illegal immigrants in the US embody what it means to be an American than many of these people in the comments hating on illegals. Personally, I don't support illegal immigration, but realize even the government does. The government knows the location of many undocumented immigrants, but guess what, many of these undocumented immigrants actually pay taxes and as long as they pay taxes and don't commit a crime the government leaves them alone. These people are better than buisness and rich individuals that avoid taxes, they are better than a lot of "Americans" who just sit at home and collect money from the government, and then complains the government needs to give more.
Alexa Dominguez vatos are welcomed here. I support Trump but I dont agree putting it all on “Mexicans”. Illegals are from
Anywhere. Lot of LATIN people. Im french, mexican families opened their arms and heart, welcomed me as a friend and coworker. I had friends and i had a family. Trump was known for being so good to us. I worked at a trump hotel and a golf resort. Ive met him, his wife and daughters. He’s such a nice man. At the end of the day we are all go getters: he played his card and i dont blame him for it. He did great things, but i disagreed with the words he chooses especially when he knows how CNN is gonna twist everything. I wish CNN quit lying and highlighted our real reality: Not something made up to make him look bad, because they make us look like the poor miserable people lower class of the society. We are happy. We have so much love, health, so much family and so much friendship to offer. I fought for my legal status and despite not being from Mexico, I will continue to use my legal status and my media connections to speak up and be heard. We need Mexicans in America. The honest hard working people belong here. I want people to make the difference between criminals, human traffickers - trash disgusting people - and the hard working vatos who come to this country to contribute to society! They don’t steal your taxes hey they dont have a SSN! And HELL no you think Tia is gonna be okay with putting her name and address on a government paper?! Hell no! George is gonna get more than one slap of chancla
@@josianelessard I mean...both Fox and CNN be twisting words...although, I personally feel like CNN doesn't always twist his words. Such as the whole disinfectant thing... no big media output actually said Trump recommended this, they all were along the line of how he jousted it on national television. And a lot of Trump supporters were quick to defend what he saying with majority using the excuse of Trump meant something else....but then literally 12 hours later, he says he actually was serious about using disinfectant but it was a "joke". Haven't seen any Trump supporter really defend against this. Plus Trump unreliability with any stance he choose...he only cares about "ratings". If what he says makes him look bad, he'll change his statement.
Josiane Lessard I really appreciate your thought, it is very true that the media can distort reality, and one doesn’t really know a person until they get to know them. However, I don’t really see Trump himself as the true issue. Sure, he is the president, and has a big influence on people’s views and opinions, but like I said before, it’s what the media communicates that alters opinions. There are certain people who inhabit this country that have a distorted opinion on issues like this one a fail to acknowledge all sides of the picture. Trumps presidency is temporary, his actions are temporary, so really, it’s more important to think about how the country itself perceives the countries direction and treatment of other people. The law will never be perfect, so as long as we bring awerness, and delve deep into how things are truly handled (not what they are portrayed to be), then there will be a much more productive, educated, and also compassionate environment.
You go girl! Beat the system and excel in everthing you do! You will!
Fuck u
Yeah, fuck you.
“Beat the system” fuck no she’s breaking the system and the law... you’re fucking air headed if you don’t know the pressure illegals out in the economy by taking government benefits.
Sam Peterson It’s not like she robbed a bank. At least she’s gonna be a productive citizen. She also had no control of being undocumented cause her parents got her here. At least she’s trying to be legal.
Why is it good she's "beating the system"? It just makes her a criminal. She's so smart so why doesn't she apply for citizenship?
Wow this is beautiful I really needed to hear this. I’m in school now I didn’t want to go after high school because I didn’t think I was smart enough. “They told me I couldn’t so I did it” that is so powerful. I will graduate!
God bless her. I am so glad she found her comfort and ambition in school, knowledge and character. You go girl!!!!!
When an immigrant speaks better English than an American
Y'all Americans can't even speak English lmao💀
@@Rick-jt7nf she's doing better than you lmao
@@Rick-jt7nf you're so mad that she's successful.
@@Rick-jt7nf what did she say that made her look like a criminal?
The best thing is to call a gringo pendejo and say that it means he’s beautiful
Who else is tired of the racist comments in this comments section?
Most of the Trump supporters I seen in my town work in McDonald's and talk shit to Mexicans born in USA that we should go back were we came from.
@@Marco213s.mexicanpower And she speaks better English then the most of them to..
@@Sheppard3rd homeless people in eastern Europe are talking better English that most Americans
Nub B- I’m tired of people not understanding we’re all fucking human and we all deserve a better life. Oh wait, that-a be you...
Angel Liang hispanics aren’t a race
She isn't harming anyone. She just wants a better life. She has worked hard to get to where she is and she deserves success.
No hate at all, but I am curious: How did she register for school? Don’t you need a birth certificate, ID, parent’s ID’s, or something of the like?
She makes me feel proud of being a Hispanic.
Daniel pedraza you should feel inspired by what she did. Always be proud of being Hispanic. That should never be absent in you. Be proud of other Hispanics who do great things feel inspired by there actions, but always be proud that you are Hispanic.
#namethatrevealsnothingaboutme holy shit, these days you can’t say anything without someone getting offended. Minorities are the ones that are oppressed in this society so therefore, many Hispanics can at times feel lower than those who are white. Don’t get it twisted though. Every race should feel proud of who they are not because of their race but because of their kindness etc.
#namethatrevealsnothingaboutme exactly read my last sentence. Sometimes people who are actually oppressed have to be reminded of their significance in this particular society.
gerry silva don’t forget school shooters
#namethatrevealsnothingaboutme I honestly could careless it’s just funny how butthurt you get HAHAHA
3 years later and i still come back to this speech every time for hope and inspiration.
Hope and inspiration for what?? How to not get caught breaking the law?
@@bensimmons6149 nope. I thank you for the comment though.
@Arturo Blanco She's graduating from Yale next year.
@@duffnotfuddwillington8882 when was the last time you broke the law ,,
Arturo Blanco hopefully u gained education in all that time.
That hit me hard. I was 2 years old when I came to the U.S. from Mexico City. I was undocumented. I joined the Marines and the got my citizenship before I got married to my wife a Mexican-American. I still serve my community and have lived a crime free life. I am also the less than 10% Foreign born Latinos with a College Degree.
I’m sure your journey wasn’t easy, but I’m so happy to hear that you made a good life for yourself here in the States. We appreciate your service!
She is a true inspiration. She is the BOMB!!! She is doing this mostly to take care of her family, that's why she did it. She saw struggle, she was experiencing struggle and refuse to struggle. You can tell she felt discriminated against while being at the school. She worked very hard to maintain her grade point average (g.p.a). I didn't even care when I was high school. Great Job
My dear friend is undocumented and she just got accepted into Yale's medical program. She saw how lazy and entitled most American citizens are and decided to be better.
Tell her i said congratulations!!! This is amazing
She can go do that in Mexico
@@ramoniboy racists go nowhere in life. Your just jealous that she will always be more successful than you.
@@Idklol35447 how do u know I’m not successful?
@@Idklol35447 brain dead liberals thinking they’re smart :p
This Is so heartbroken , I'm so sick of the discrimination and the labeling .
Charles Murray I agree with that. Even if your nice and smart you still broke the law. That’s like saying it’s ok for a nice smart person to go rob a bank but it’s ok because he/she is smart and brave.
Charles Murray you're an illegal alien here too, this country belongs to the native Americans so YOU and your family go back to YOUR country and be a leader THERE
Miles Vernon your ancestors did NOT come here legally either, you think they waited 10+ years to come to the U.S. NO!! they INVADED this country, and that does not make it theirs, this country belongs to the native Americans, and guess what, THEY AREN'T WHITE
aletxia galvan all my family were born in America so that makes it my homeland. I'm not an illegal Alien in America idiot.
Right on.
She's brave. Hope she's doing well right now.
She is! She’s graduating from yale next year
2:07 made me tear, I can so relate. I have the highest admiration for this girl, she’ll go very far in life. “They told me I couldn’t, so I did.” So inspiring. You go, girl! 👏🏽
some of y'all are mad that an undocumented immigrant was able to surpass you and its really funny
It is!!! Like get mad at some of these green card gold diggers that only marry a guy to come here not her
We aren’t mad at that, they surpassed u too Einstein...
Lmao u need to hype up other people’s accomplishments to address your own shortcomings. Stop intruding on the journey of others, stay in your own path.
@@ramoniboy notice how they say "some of y'all" so since ur pressed you know they're talking about you lol
WHO'S CITIZENSHIP WAS THE RESULT OF A CRIMINAL ACT
God bless this young girl! I cannot believe most of the people here in these comments. It's not her fault she's illegal. You think undocumented people don't try to get their papers? They do! But it's so hard and expensive and they just get deported back to where they came from! Why can't people just be happy for her!? For all that she has accomplished! Instead of saying "deport her." I was born here in the United States and both my parents are from Mexico and had me and my siblings here. You don't think my parents haven't tried to get their papers? We've talked to lawyers but we don't even have the money for it. My dad is such a hard worker and does none of the horrible things Trump says Mexican people do. I have to wait until I'm 21 to help my parents. I feel for this girl so hard. God bless you young girl! I hope you never stop chasing your dreams and that you can become a citizen one day! And for all the undocumted people out there! Praying for all you of you and the United States.
But the point is that the parents broke the law. Now are we suppose to reward people for breaking the law? Running away from your problems does not fix and it creates problems for others. No country in the history of the world ever benefitted from long term illegal immigration, just look at Rome for an example.
+David Rook Thank you for commenting back with respect and hearing me out!
+David Rook I understand your point. My parents came here for a better life. There are so many stories as to how people came into this country. My parents were really young and poor. I don't even know if they tried to come here legally maybe they didn't have the money for it and just didn't know how or when to start the process. My parents and these people are humans with feelings and loved ones. And if people say they don't mind my parents here as long as they're legal THEN LET'S CHANGE SOMETHING so people can't get their papers and become citizens
You seem reasonable enough, and I hope you understand what I am about ready to say. Unfortunately the world is getting smaller and resources are coming up shorter and shorter, while we continue to increase populations beyond what is sustainable. We just can't take everybody without destroying ourselves in the process, whether Trump is elected or not...
It does not matter what your achievements are, if you are illegal then you are ILLEGAL. Get the fuck out. I am not a Trump supporter but I do agree with him on immigration. Thankfully, Obama has been deporting you guys in massive numbers and Clinton will continue to do that. Go back to Mexico with your momma.
Hugs to you kiddo! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments despite all of your setbacks. I love that you brought this to light. You are such an incredible person. ❤️😭❤️
I don’t want to hear anymore that we don’t have resources for education or why we fail at school. She was raising her little sister while her mom was working two jobs. She applied herself and studied hard. Don’t make excuses. Let her be an inspiration.
Agree. Every kid in this country should apply themselves like she did.
@glowiinq past your bedtime Mary go to sleep.
She lost part of her childhood and adolescence being more driven, responsible, and resourceful than any of the adults I know, including myself. Why should we make this the norm? The exhaustion and stress that she must have experienced will affect her for the rest of her life. Why wouldn’t we prioritize supporting the future of our country? Even more so, why wouldn’t we support other human beings that had no control over the circumstances they were born into.
America will be stupid not to make her a citizen. May God bless her bravery.
Let's give out immediate citizenship to anyone who decides they want to illegally overstay their visa. You're an absolute idiot.
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Eliminator not anyone just her
Bertrand Zackery lol
Eliminator we have idiots as US citizens she is just as american as you she is what makes america great
This girl is a freaking queen.
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I’ve always admired people who excelled in education. She did it, tenfold. Congrats on graduating Yale, also! ❤️
No Human Is Illegal 🌎❤️
no but stuff they do are
@@Simon-eo4df they?
Was Hitler illegal?
Unless they are
@@mateomontoya6122 They - as in them, or a group of people
Brave girl, whatever ur views are you gotta admire her guts
dont be swayed shes actually smart going after your feelings... u know bleeding hearts and all. dont think emotionally think rationally. americans cant go into mexico or any other country fool... their problem.is their problem. if we legalize illegals u can say goodbye u.s.a. we would end up in a civil war or a totalitarian communist shithole
Should have practiced that script that was written for her a few more times though.
Insoo Kim how??? the only reason for a civil war I can think of is people like you who feel threatened by immigrants, and I have no clue about how the usa would become a totalitarian comunistic regime because of immigrants
too many people killed here by illegals
Insoo Kim racist bitch. This country was founded by immigrants. #KnowYourHistory
she's amazing ! and so mature !
i wish her the best
392 people versus your pathetic comment. Hm.
Stroopwafel you wonder why she is here? You should go thrift what she did for a decade and is still going through. I don't agree with coming in legally. But guess what, she's here deal with it.
Sir Alfred Lawrence she deserves to be here
I wish her a most speedy deportation.
Eliminator you can leave
The guy to her right on the screen to her left from his perspective boy his facial expressions totally gave him away. He started not feeling what she was talking about when she got into her status and the politics of the matter.
This is completely unrelated to the subject but she’s absolutely stunning🥺
YES SHE IS. She's from my country and very proud of her.♡♡♡
not really. but i still respect her cuz she is a powerful woman.
@@adrianramirez6848 you are blind
@@aylade nah i just have a difference of opinion. something you liberals can't understand.
@@adrianramirez6848 whats with degenerates bringing politics into everything
"They told me I couldn't so I dit it" wow that's simple but really inspiring!
Breaking idiotic laws is amazing (ex. jim crow laws, Fulgam vs. the State of Alabama, Hammer v. Dagenhart, etc.). The law is not absolutely right especially when created by flawed human beings. We need the law but we need to question law that goes against God and morality.
The funny thing about all these racist comments is that with her income, once she obtains a career, her taxes will be paying for all of your food stamps LMFAO!
lol
Raphael Spector Oh trust me, people who DISAGREE with illegal immigration are not on food stamps.
lol says the human services coordinator of every county of every state :).
Raphael Spector Raphael Spector in what world, valedictorian does not mean she will succeed in life, in fact that makes it more difficult to succeed in life, additionally I don't see many racist comments so I don't know what you are talking about, ilegal immigration is a problem, people should not be coming here without actually paying for it, it should not be a free ride, it should not just be given out that is not how immigration works, you don't get to just go wherever you want. Do you realize, that I graduated high school last year, and only now just got a job, because people who came here illegally, and people who were not american, were given priority over me, because people who came here are given priority over the people who were born here
^^^^ I don't think that she could realize anything about you if she doesn't know you. You're young and should not start letting assumptions run you life. One thing in life is that you should never assume. If you don't have the data to prove your claim, then you best not claim anything. By the way, statistics show that it is much easier to get a job while you are young. No one wants to hire them because they can do less than younger people. That's pretty basic understanding. You must live in a very small town, and if you don't, then stop feeling sorry for yourself and get a job. Someone will hire you, unless you have something bad on your record, and even then....there are still felon-friendly companies.
Girlllll!! Love from east tx right here!! You are a legend 🦋❤️ wish you nothing but the best in your journey!!🫶🏼
wow! How deep did this touch me.. she is brave, beautiful, smart, emotionally intelligent, and empathetic.. such a rare and precious human ❤️
I was there when this happened- I now feel famous.
Lol that would be me
That Eiffel Tower pic might be illegal (😂😂)
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Marie Maria lolol😂😂😂
Marie Maria I've watched that video before lol and yea it is illegal
A criminal giving a speech. Such a stupendous occasion. Deport her post haste.
This young woman is not a "criminal," BTW. She was a minor when she was brought into the USA. A child. And she just did the best she could with the hand she was dealt.
Watching this from Canada, I see Ms. Martinez as an embodiment of the very best of the American Dream.
Exactly, the only crime I'm seeing is my fellow Americans being so ignorant about their own government and civics period. I guess none of them have heard of the Dream act... To many personal views and not enough facts being tossed around. This young lady will benefit our country which we need right now then most people commenting on here. So sad. America needs to go back to school.
Boo hoo. Send her back to Taco Town - a place that refuses to teach English in schools...yet the US system is “expected to.”
Tom Megginson
Keep your nosy Canadian ass out of American politics
lily blossom don't blame immigrants because they get less resources and benefits than a citizens , everything they have they worked 10x harder than anybody else , nobody is handing out anything to them . just because you are lazy and the rest who aren't taking the opportunities even though it's much easier for you guys to get doesn't mean she's sucking the resources from you , you see she got a lot ? you could get much more than her with doing less than half the work she did . quit bitching and being lazy and get tf up and do something
danielleee g Right? Lazy ass entitled incompetent imbeciles.
I know this girl, was in a class with her in 9th grade and she was super sweet and helped me in biology class lol we are still friends on Facebook.
Congratulations young lady. God Bless the strong mother she spoke of. You must be very proud mama as you should be.
why would anyone want to have her deported. she is highly intelligent and is obviously going to contribute to society.
Lol they're just jealous of her, look at all she's accomplished while the people complaining about her are just wastes of life
Nick G for someone who seems to know everything, you obviously know nothing. immigrants DO pay taxes, just like the rest of America. This country was founded by immigrants. So the fact that you think you can choose which immigrants are worth staying and which immigrants need to be deported is absurd. she is highly educated, seeing that she got a full ride to YALE. do you think suddenly that being an immigrant makes you somehow have a smooth path?! you are so wrong. it makes her life much harder which is why her journey is so inspiring. the fact that you can only focus on one little flaw that she DIDNT EVEN CHOOSE is absolutely absurd.
bobby288m she's only breaking the law because the government systems sucks and can't get her documented even though she has PAID for and sent in her request for citizenship.
bobby288m because when your of young age you can totally decide where you want to live. *sarcasm*
bobby288m are you an immigrant? dont think so. because if you were, you y
would see why immigrants aren't doing any harm. how would you know if immigrants pay taxes or not? I know first hand that they do. literally everyone came here illegally. dont try and act like coming here a couple of years ago makes a difference. we all want to prosper. some of us just work harder than others. why are you so salty about this Bob?
I was touched by her speech. She broke barriers and made something of herself as a valedictorian; regardless of her undocumented status. I am all for immigration and that's what America is all about. Americans tend to forget that THEY ARE ALL DESCENDANTS OF AN IMMIGRANT. If they take the time to reflect and explore their ancestry, they may discover hidden truths about their pasts. Immigrants came to this land, generations ago, in search of a better life. After hearing her story, that was precisely the reason why her family came here. Ignorant haters will continue to hate because they are insecure that an immigrant has done something better than they have.
well said
LEGAL immigrants not ILLEGALS.
She broke barriers alright.
bulldogsbob An immigrant is still an immigrant; legal or illegal.
But Illegal is Illegal. Meaning she broke into this country.
As a Native American, it’s crazy how a lot of Americans (myself included) are so accustomed and take for granted what doesn’t come easy for immigrants and what they have to fight so hard for. It’s inspiring and is a great reminder of how blessed we are to be Americans but also shows us our weaknesses and downfalls. We can do so much better, not only for our citizens, but also those who come to our country seeking a better life and opportunities. May God bless everyone who comes seeking refuge and a better life for themselves and their families. I’m also sorry for the many ignorant, hateful comments.
The “hateful” comments must have been removed because I can barely find any.
I don’t know this young lady but I’m so proud of her…. Keep it up. Such a brave girl!!! My respects to you!!!
Wow 😭. She is beyond excellent and deserves the best 😥💛
She broke the law no excuses!
@@winning3329 shut up at least she is smarter than you ,all of sudden you focus on your laws shut up and go work your 9-5 stupid bitch
Miss Kitty she was 12 when she came to the US.
Luis Espinoza
She’s smarter than 99% of people, who wouldn’t be jealous? Anyways, what’s with all the hostility?
@@winning3329 LITERALLY SHUT UP. SHES HUMAN AND YOU’LL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO “COME HERE LEGALLY” SHE IS A PERSON WHO HAS MORALLY DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG. SHE WAS IN SEARCH OF A BETTER LIFE AND SHE FOUND IT, AND THE LEAST YOU COULD DO IS BE HAPPY FOR HER. you have no empathy, and you would rather support a system, than a valuable human being who did nothing wrong.
Would anyone care if she was here illegally from europe.
Yes. Illegal is illegal.
Lucky Luciano was deported back to Italy.
Illegal is illegal I have a friend from Poland and he moved to America none it illegally they can do that too lazy to do it and plus nobody in their right mind that lives in Europe is going to move to America they practically have the same thing
@@soniao2034 um yes all American is is European decent
@@soniao2034 how
Very proud to be MEXICANA . Gracias sweetheart and God bless you . We need more of you . SII SE PUEDE !!!
What is so good about her?
@@JuanMorales-ms9oh becoming valedictorian is already an achievement-
Congratulations , You are one brave young lady Continued blessings and peace.
This made me cry. I wish her well in her life and everything she does!! God bless her and all other immigrants!! We’re all human and we’re all God’s children!! Proud to be Hispanic!!!
Don't cry pumpkin, you can excel in your life too! All the best for your future.
LAQueja thank you 🥺♥️
@@Krodri7229 your welcome amor 💗🤝🏾
the fact is she is an illegal immigrant. That's it. Done. And there is nothing you can say that would change the fact that she is/was illegal.
Blastingcows Gamer you forgot the part that no human is illegal on stolen land ;)
Everyone talking about the racist comments and i haven't even found one (I'm sure there are)
oh crap, just did, it sucks people can't think
@Andrea Mendenhall like if the laws weren't racist...
Andrea Mendenhall lynching didn’t become illegal until a couple weeks ago
Raul Esquivel Rubinstein Sure calling a Mexican girl a criminal isn't racism 🖕
@@amenomnom449 i never did that... the other dude did, i actually told him he was racist for claiming that.
For people that are angry that she’s illegal… listen to the speech, she’s been trying to become a citizen for 7 years!!!!!
IT IS SO HARD TO GET PAPERS. A lot of times it takes 5 or so years!! Also, lots of money… 😔.
It took almost 7 years because of what the millions of other illegal aliens and her are doing to the imagination system in this country. Think before you speak and you will not sound so ignorant next time friend.
@@tronsquall Don't be condescending, you're belittling a person's intelligence based on superficial beliefs, and pragmatically it doesn't convince anyone of anything. In most cases, it's not that they haven't thought of that argument and are "ignorant," its that they disagree with it for various reasons.
we wanted a better future for ourselves, an education and a better life. i’m beyond proud of how she managed this speech! happy to hear that she was the valedictorian. actually, my English class last year talking about this topic, same by watching this video.
We need the smart people to stay in America.
She's there illegally. People wait YEARS to become a US citizen.
*She cheated the system and moved illegally.*
Valedictorian or not, it's a pretty scumfuck move.
Your ignorance is showing. She as a minor was brought here by a parent. Thus she had no real choice did she?
Beth Grant-DeRoos Wrong, she was born and raised in Mexico City and she said she was a first generation immigrant. Did you even watch the fucking video?
+Beth Grant-DeRoos Either way she is still illegal, plus she wasn't born in the US either. Even though she came hear, she has to come legally.
+Sém She was under 18 when she moved. Did you not watch the video?
Law applies equally but also fairly. Anyone who thinks a 12-year-old girl who followed her mother (practically escaping from abuse and poverty ) should be held reaponsible does not know the concept of fairness.
Justice is blind, not heartless.
Life isn't fair sweety.
I came from a third world country but I came here legally. I think that all I need to say.
Foreign Express You found a way to come here, which is legally . They found a way to come here, which is illegally. Regardless you both are here hoping to make it better for yourselves. Im also guessing you came as an adult and not a minor, she did and she followed her mother, what else would you expect? For her to stay with her alcoholic father?
Foreign Express Congrats! You are officially an American...... Talking shit about illegal immigrants. You blend right in!
How to identify a good graduation speech:
*They don't just blabber about achieving dreams after graduation. This video is an example of a perfect and good graduation speech.*
People in America, who were born here, take everything for granted. She has went through a lot to get here and deserves to give this wonderful speech. She is a better American than most true Americans. She is smart and realizes how blessed she is. I hope she continues to do well !! 💜. My prayers go out to her family!!
It's not her fault her parents brought her there illegally she's smart and an asset to the U.S., smart, educated people are smart and educated no matter where they're from.
Julian De Leon it's not her parents fault either.They just wanted better lives
Laws don't matter?
RETUSAF1995 they do, but sometimes they're injust and need to be broken to prove a point
Samantha Padilla Her family just screwed tons of others wanting a better life trying to come here legally. She and her family should be deported. Don't feel sorry for them and I never will.
come here legally first, then succeed...break the law and pay the piper
Just randomly watching valedictiorian speeches and some of this stuff is actually SO GOOD! This young woman is going places.
Jan Rosas yep and she is going to go far. She will do something great.
Jan Rosas because if she tries to bad things will happen. The USA had a lot of trouble with the mob until recently. Mexico has issues with drug cartels. If people stay there they won’t succeed in life. They will have a miserable existence unless they are part of the small fraction of people that have money.
Jan Rosas if you know how bad it it then why are you opposed to the people coming here.
@@barackobama5530 Shut up you racist
@@barackobama5530 Mexico has a ton of issues. It isn’t easy.
I shed a tear, maybe two, loved the cheer. Go Girl 🤜🏼🤜🏼✊🏿✊🏿
Beautiful story. Sad that so many have to give up their childhood and raise their siblings because so many parents have to work and to also feel trapped for being an immigrant. The power of dedication, passion n desire shows what u can overcome come. Everyone deserves to an education n life to be free. Congratulations
The guy behind her looks pissed
Sadly he does
I think he actually pissed himself when she said she was undocumented.
I don’t blame him, idk she used her approved speech
lol
@AV Mendenhall lol what
We are all God's children. God bless you young lady!!!
If that was true the Messiah wouldn't have said you are of your father the "Devil" s top making up lies. Not everone is a child of GOD. Children of God obey the laws of the land as stated.
@RiseL agreed please dont guys
Carolyn Montgomery yeah, the laws of god
not gonna lie, but my teacher said that and regretted it after I said to him that I am an atheist lmao. And then he talks about how people who don't believe in God are all going to hell hahahhaha. Probably the funniest thing I will ever experience this year.
@@dustrav1600 lmaooo
ATTA GIRL 💞 Her emotional breaths between sentences.. you can see how passionate she is about this.
No one is illegal on stolen land. Citizenship here should be made easier so no one has an incentive to come over illegally. She deserves to be a citizen and is a hard worker and not a “drug mule” that trump thinks all immigrants are 🙄
THANK YOU 😊
WHITE FOLKS ACT LIKE THIS WAS THEIR LAND , THIS EASTERN PART OF USA WAS STOLEN FROM INDIANS AND FOLLOWED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE COUNTRY..
@@ownerowner387 Us native americans*, I cant find a single full blooded apache, and I dont think I ever will. This is our land
@@ownerowner387 indians stole it from someone else genius, it's a cycle, every land has been taken from someone else. Racist pos
@@IntelTV *was
@@ownerowner387 Well it the laws, systems in place, wasnt developed by anybody else lol... people conquer and develop oh well
A lot of losers here saying "deport her." Good luck with that happening. She came here as a pre-teen and is going to one of the most elite universities in the world and it's because of her inherent talent and her hard work. Meanwhile, you're on a CZcams spewing vitriol against a young woman who was dealt a rough hand in life early on, adapted and excelled, and admits that although she's not a legal citizen she wants to become one. Some of you are an absolute waste of space.
She is a illegal alien, here against US federal immigration law. Does that mean anything to you? Japan does not have this problem.
RETUSAF1995 idgaf she worked hard for her success so she deserves to stay.
RETUSAF1995 I don’t see you ass going to one of the most elite universities though... hmm...
Her parents can still be deported aswell
Edit: *though
@@RETUSAF1995 she is not an alien she is a human being!
And you are just jealous that you probably havent done much with your life and are legal..lol
What a remarkable young woman. She’s truly an inspiration.
I am undocumented too and graduated valedictorian last year too ,very proud to see this
Bless her heart. Much love to you sweetheart.
I'm just gonna say it
This comment section: you either love it or you hate it.
Normally the second one
That’s So Fetch! I see WAY more positivity in the comments than negativity so u must hate the positivity🤔
hugo chen the comments are good, but if you read the replies they’re bad,
That’s So Fetch! sort by new
That’s So Fetch! okay that’s definitely true
she is lucky to be a valedictorian. my graduation was rigged only the rich kids were awarded
Christian Lopez they go based on GPA dumass
You’re extremely jealous... that’s not possible, they go based on gpa. It’s illegal to rig it.
Genevieve Ramirez then its still not ONLY rich kids, its a mixture of both. Or if you want to explain how rich kids paid to fail other students.
Mary Castro I didnt write the comment read the name but whatever I’m a senior and take college classes. I am elegible to graduate early because I have my credits. Don’t asume.
Genevieve Ramirez lmfao youre as brain dead as the guy who wrote the comment. You need a highschool diploma to enroll in college, did you mean community college dumass . Not surprised you don't know the difference since kids having money apparently stops you from doing what you have to do to get ahead. I'm not assuming you dropped out , I know you will.
This was 4 years ago I see she is a Yale Graduate Woow God bless 🙏🙏
Its so hard to even become a resident, im american citizen born and raised but my husband has been waiting since 2018 to get approved, its really not that easy and we have been thru so much and still waiting for that that call. 💔
They are not here to steal jobs. They are not here to commit crimes. They are here for a opportunity. America is beautiful diversity contributes to it's beauty. So let America be a christian based country. Leviticus 19:33-34 33 “ ‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. 34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.
a christian based country? miss me with that bullshit. let america be a free country- one that is home to all the brave and hardworkers
QueenOfPastel separate church from state
Sparks politicians do take pride in being religious. Why not give them a taste of your own medicine?
Was with you until you said for America to be a christian based country.
A man
She is the epitome of of success despite of all hatred, racist, biast, political extremist, bigot beliefs. Thanks to this young woman for her efforts and inspiring other pears to suceed regardless of basic resources it is possible to prove the world wrong with all rights you make in life.
Inspiring to break the law
She's not successful yet. What she does in her life after high school will determine that.
@Andrea MENDENHALL Not really. Who's place was taken? There's still space in your country. It's not like someone was denied access due to her.
@Andrea MENDENHALL if legal immigration was a valid system in the first place people wouldn't come here illegally
@Andrea MENDENHALL what's the purpose of order if it dehumanizes, kills, and sets up endless barriers for innocent humans. who does order help
She's an illegal immigrant who is a valedictorian. She proved that it's not just a quota that brought her success, but if she didn't make valedictorian, there would be no way for her to know if she had merit or if it was just partiality. People are pointing to this marginal instance and acting like it represents the whole bell curve. Women in management, minorities in high positions, etc, there will always be a voice telling you that you didn't get the position for merit, but because the color of your skin. Irony.
Her speech brought me to tears. She is very correct on all that she said. She is on bright young girl! She will succeed in this country of ours cause she has a dream!!! A dream that she will soon make reality!!!🤗👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻