Puerto Rican Stereotypes Redefined

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Norma

Fitchburg, MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I once smiled (huge) at a sad looking man with both legs missing in a wheelchair riding down the street. He quickly glanced at me and I smiled and waved at this complete stranger. He looked away after that glance and looked back when he realized I did that. His sad face turned into a happy face filled with a smile. I wondered if this crippled man ever got and gets people (even random) to acknowledge him with that much kindness and as simple as a smile.

Why are you participating?

Everyone is unique and filled with mystery. Stereotypes don't define us, well shouldn't. Everyone is weird in their own way and we should embrace our differences.

Marisa

Worcester , MA
United States

Mother
Puerto Rican
Oldest Child
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I’m a flight attendant and I like to make the mom of young children feel special when she’s on my flight. Flying with young children is SO hard and many people give you a hard time or even worse they don’t see you as a person. Just an inconvenience. I like to acknowledge them in some small way. Maybe it’s just a smile and a kind word. Maybe a mimosa to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Khiri

Newport, RI
United States

Puerto Rican
ADHD
Lesbian
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I save up extra money to give to the homeless. I don't need it as much as they do. I like to make people happy to see the smile on their face, makes me happy.

Luis

Gay
Puerto Rican
Makeup Artist
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I volunteered as a Makeup Artist at the Catwalk for BMC Cancer Care; it was my first time ever real fashion show right out of school! It was such an amazing experience and an honor to do makeup to such brave survivors!

Tomas

Puerto Rican
Gay
Dancer
Tell Us Your Good Deed

Working as the Education Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

Why are you participating?

Growing up, I've realized that we live in a world that can be very negative and judgmental. As people get to know others, they begin to realize that labels are superficial and that we each have unique qualities and personalities to bring to this lovely world.

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