"For many years I lied to myself. I would talk about discrimination as if it had never directly affected me. I always thought that whomever experienced discrimination had a problem, and it took me a long time to understand a problem exists when you are discriminated against and don't respond."
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Ilia Calderon has broken many barriers on her way to anchoring the evening news on Univision, and she was the first Afro-Latina to do so. Along the way she has done amazing work, despite the racism she has experienced since she was 10 years old. Her heart shows in her work, and her book. Her love of her country, husband, daughter, co-workers and viewers shows through with every story she told in this book. You find yourself cheering on this young girl as she navigates through life. You cry with her, are angry on her behalf and applaud when she decides not to be silent anymore! There are so many poignant moments in this book, and each one more important, more touching than the last. Thank you Ms. Calderon for sharing your story! ⭐
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Thank you to Netgalley, Ilia Calderon and Atria eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. ( )