"For many folks, not anglicizing their name sends a powerful message: It’s a sign of taking up space, belonging, and acceptance. For others, it’s about honoring their identity."
Alán Peláez López
"Names are political."
Edurne Sosa El Fakih
"I refuse to change my name because that's not who I am. My name defines me, and I love it as it is."
Margarita Lila Rosa
"In some ways, my name was given to me. But in the most important ways, my name was chosen by me because I affirmed it for myself."
Hermelinda Calderon
"I’m really proud of my name, and I want to be called by it."