About the Photograph
It's my self portrait, representing the American flag without its color. Although I grew up in New York for practically my whole life, I'm not considered American enough because I lack a piece of paper. I am no longer afraid of saying I'm undocumented. I know that I’m not the only one. I am a voice who speaks for others who are not ready to speak out. I am the voice who joins others like me in order to be heard and make a change. I will make a change with my photographs. This is how I feel; I feel “American.”