How cooking connects this mother and son to their Mexican culture

Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy | Oakland, CA

Maria Herrera’s connection to her Mexican heritage has faded since she immigrated from Juarez when she was three years old. Her kitchen is the one place she rekindles it as she teaches her son how to make homemade enchiladas.

This story was produced by student Jayden Joseph at the Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy in Oakland, California with support from Connected Educator Rachel Mahlke.

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