Huerta, Erick; Enriquez, Laura (friend/friend). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-12T14:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006182

Interview Description

Erick Huerta (25) talks with friend Laura Enriquez (23) about moving from Mexico to the U.S., his love for comics and his pursuit of a higher education.

Facilitator Subject Log

00:39 Erick was born in Mexico but was lived all over Los Angeles. He arrived in Boyle Heights at the age of seven.

02:10 Erick talks about how and why his family moved to the United States.

12:30 Erick talks about his dad purchasing a hot dog and fruit cart and recalls working for his father when he was 18.

17:20 Erick talks about his love for comic books and the fact that he can identify with characters because of their "double-identity. "

34:45 Erick talks about The Dream Act and how it would help him and many of his peers.