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As the narrator navigated through high school and then college—eventually earning a degree in neuroscience and philosophy—they found themselves increasingly drawn to the stories of their peers from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds. Their curiosity about the cultures and experiences of people from Mexico and Latin America only deepened as they became involved with their local church in San Diego. A life-altering sermon by Pastor Elmo from Tijuana encouraged them to explore the city and engage with its communities.