ism! where immigrant stories matter

the story of the brazilian beauty queen

June 22, 2021 Sarah deSouza Season 1 Episode 5
the story of the brazilian beauty queen
ism! where immigrant stories matter
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ism! where immigrant stories matter
the story of the brazilian beauty queen
Jun 22, 2021 Season 1 Episode 5
Sarah deSouza

Luara dos Santos moved to the United States at 12 years old, excited for the glitz and glamour that she saw in the American movies growing up. But when she arrived in snowy Boston, Massachusetts, she quickly realized that the American Dream was going to take a lot of work. Listen to her story of resilience and empowerment to learn how this little girl who couldn’t even say “water”, ended up speaking in front of hundreds of people and placing second at her first pageant ever at Miss Massachusetts USA. Talk about beauty and brains!

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Luara dos Santos moved to the United States at 12 years old, excited for the glitz and glamour that she saw in the American movies growing up. But when she arrived in snowy Boston, Massachusetts, she quickly realized that the American Dream was going to take a lot of work. Listen to her story of resilience and empowerment to learn how this little girl who couldn’t even say “water”, ended up speaking in front of hundreds of people and placing second at her first pageant ever at Miss Massachusetts USA. Talk about beauty and brains!