Hope Wright grew up on a sprawling ranch in Mexico, complete with cowboys, black bears and even an ostrich named Paco. Hope’s childhood is anything but ordinary. Imagine flying into town for dance class or hosting Hollywood A-listers at your house. Hope will share her story of navigating life between Mexico and Del Rio and how this experience shaped her opinions on the current immigration crisis. 

00:00 Introduction to Border Kids
01:15 Meet Hope Wright: A Unique Childhood
02:39 Life on the Ranch: Cowboys, Bears, and Ostriches
03:59 Crossing Borders for Education
05:48 Cultural Experiences and Family Life
09:49 Challenges and Changes at the Border
15:11 Hollywood Comes to the Ranch
20:28 Balancing Heritage and Family
25:28 Life on the Ranch: Morning Routines and Homemade Cheese
26:06 Cultural Differences: Food and Grocery Shopping
26:37 Challenges of Growing Up: Corruption and Bribery
29:23 Misunderstandings and Misconceptions
31:34 Impact of Border Life on Personal Growth
35:57 Complexities of Immigration and Legal Status
43:23 Cherished Memories: Riding and Family Gatherings
47:10 Balancing Two Cultures: Privilege and Prejudice
50:18 The Importance of Sharing Border Stories
52:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections





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