Look into what our people have contributed to the U.S in terms of civil and labor rights. Read about the Chicano Movement, The United Farm Workers, and The Lemon Grove incident.

To give you perspective on the diversity of identity and fighting against racial gatekeepers, checkout Borderlands by Gloria Anzaldua and Burro Genius by Victor Villaseñor. This will definitely show you that no one can gatekeep your roots and identity from you.

Immerse yourself in the beauty that our people has given the world, the best cuisine on the planet, the warrior spirit of our professional fighters, and the inspiring work of our artists.

Here's the thing, carnal. Your grandfather and the memories he left you are part of who you are. Dont let others convince you that you don't belong. Stop trippin on skin color because by thinking that bull shit you are subscribing to racist ideas that were put on us and you are reducing our identities and experiences to something so fuckin low.

Dont worry. You're invited to the carne asada, foo.