Interview with Armando Ponce

Creator

Armando Ponce
Armando Garcia

Files

Creation Date

5-2024

Description

The interviewee shares his firsthand experiences and perspectives on living along the border. He recounts encounters with immigrants crossing through his high school campus, involvement in assisting migrants at a local church, and observations of media portrayals of border issues. He reflects on the challenges faced by migrants seeking a better life, challenges misconceptions about immigration, and calls for greater awareness and education on the realities of border issues. Throughout the interview, he emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding towards individuals seeking refuge and opportunities in the United States.

Physical Description

.WAV, 1536 kbps, 00:20:28; .PDF, 5 Pages, Text

Recommended Citation

ANTH 4306/6306 Anthropology of Borders, Border Studies Archive, UTRGV Digital Library, The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley. Accessed via https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/anthborders