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Attention Brownsville & Cameron County: Please join us Saturday at the Healthcare Justice Townhall at the Library in #Brownsville. Please come share your stories about your struggles with lack of healthcare coverage. #medicareforall #cameroncounty #medicare4all (at Southmost Public Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0WCDL8BjgH/?igshid=vwk95apui53u

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Official pictures from the New York City premiere screening of Running With Beto #runningwithbeto #hbo #hbodocs (at Metrograph) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxz_h7dBm3c/?igshid=4vlbpctx1iht

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Just finished watching @elchicanofilm with my sister @kirstenashbury. This is the same theater that many of us, including hometown hero @raulcastillo, roamed in our middle school & high school days. Only now HE’S THE LEAD ACTION HERO IN A MOVIE PLAYING AT THE SAME MOVIE THEATER YALL! This movie really gave a voice to not only being Mexican American but the role of law enforcement in our community. It will definitely start up a much needed conversation. I can't wait to see little kids dressed up like #elchicano for Halloween. Representation matters y'all. #elchicanofilm #mexicanamerican #representationmatters (at Cinemark Hollywood USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw8bvoSBJln/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o9xf3k604j5p

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I am proud to announce I will be speaking at the @hustleandsocialize Conference in San Antonio in June. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences as an activist along the border & some of the political work I’m a part of. There’s going to be a number of amazing movers & shakers from all over coming together for this. Be sure to get your tickets ASAP. I’ll see y’all there! #hustlesocialize19 #wehustlesatx #thefutureisfemale https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwmll-lBOxa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5whrvz6vx7hj

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Early last year when I agreed to do an interview with Rachel Ecklund & David Modigliani outside of the RGV Toros stadium, the day before yet another one of the town halls I was organizing as a volunteer for @betoorourke, never did I ever expect to go on this journey. Every so often, before a Beto event I was helping with or once I began my work with Battleground Texas, they’d call me up, ask to hook me up to a mic & follow me around with a camera. I was told to just be myself, yikes, so I was. They met my amazing Momma, my republican Step dad, my partner, sister, & dad. The documentary team followed me to voter registration events, community rallies & to my moms for meals filled with hard political conversations I’d bring up to my Step dad because, well, they said to be myself. It is normal for me to ask “controversial” questions to people with opposing beliefs, even my parents. They filmed me doing what I always do, organizing my community & showing others how to activate the power we all have inside of us. For some it’s the right to vote; for others it’s the right to speak out. Never did I ever realize when I said yes to being on this film, I’d be saying yes to the ride of a lifetime. Yesterday I saw the @runningwithbeto documentary in its entirety & it truly is an amazing film. The team did such an incredible job. They encapsulated not just how insane Beto’s campaign was but how real the activism that Shannon, Marcel & myself engage in on a daily basis. I took this picture while I was on stage at the Paramount Theater after the film was over, as the Q & A was happening so I wouldn’t forget it. So I wouldn’t forget how incredible of an opportunity this is for my voice to be one of many voices to amplify the issues we face down at the border & in south Texas. I took it so I would remember how big of a blessing this entire experience has been. Thank you so much to the documentary team for allowing me to share my story & lift up my community. Thank you to everyone who shared kind words with me. Everyone will be able to catch the film on @hbo on May 28. I can’t wait to see where this insane ride takes us. I am so proud & honored to be a part of this project. (at Paramount Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu2m6SxBUoL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14187veuxfapa

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Oh you know, just hanging out with Beto, Amy & Cynthia after the premiere of @runningwithbeto. NBD. (at Paramount Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1lS5jhVs-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jc3drertmdc1

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When one badass Latina sees another badass Latina. #thefutureislatina #nomames (at parkside) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1cyxChptr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d4vrn9duzfbg

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Green rooms & after parties. #runningwithbeto #sxsw (at Paramount Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuzvreTBcu7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15k8px777e98c

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Today has been amazing & it’s not done yet! (at Paramount Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buzj91vBl-b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tq7ld9jy367m

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Texas repping for Andrew Gillum. (at Stereotype) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buxhjvwh1nO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oo4lk9mr8pn3

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Thanks to @terrylbermea for the gift & thanks to Congresswoman @vgescobar915 for inspiring it! #thefutureislatina #truth https://www.instagram.com/p/Buj1ypDhFDR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bc1qk61p1hy0

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I met a group of border explorers over a year ago through my work against the border wall. Those explorers created a film about the Rio Grande River & their journey down it. Last night I was able to sit on a panel at the @wildfilmtour to discuss some of the work the @rgvnoborderwall movement has been doing for the past few years & all the amazing non conventional acts of resistance our community is participating in now. Thanks so much @hillaryfierce for allowing me the opportunity & thanks so much to the @theriverandthewall team for all your hard work on the documentary. Although we didn't get to see the entire film last night, I can't wait to see it at the premiere next week at @sxsw. (at Cine El Rey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BufgxFbhfP_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j59lijwfenzg

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Bathroom #selfies are my faves. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuM49tAha57/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r7zlbxdg5hdf

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My home. Created by: @genedelagarza https://www.instagram.com/p/BuISSVfhIvq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ywm9exxlz08t

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Today over 40 Rio Grande Valley natives along with our tribal relatives (many not pictured) walked to our ancestor Monty, the 900 year old Montezuma Cypress tree, poured 50 gallons of water on its roots. This tree sits in Abram, Texas just beyond the fence in the no man's land. The proposed wall & the enforcement zone would severely endanger this ancestor of ours. 📷: @lafronterafund #protectmonty #rootsbreakwalls (at Abram, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCmmgJhDIl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g74uqdqblu2k

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First step at messing with establishment Democrats in 2020? Getting deputized to register people to vote. Edited for privacy. #expandtheelectorate #thisishowwewin #texasdistrict28 (at Webb County Elections) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4RnX1h3k5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1na0v0gelcad8

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First step at messing with establishment Democrats in 2020? Getting deputized to register people to vote. #expandtheelectorate #thisishowwewin #texasdistrict28 (at Webb County Elections) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4MrEpBvfc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fsbz41c1ents