In 1963, at age 20, Lillian Aida Martinez came to the United States from Chile.
"Even though this country gave her a lot of opportunities, she still experienced setbacks," said Martinez's 37-year-old daughter, Linda Kelly.
Maybe it was because she didn't know anyone in the States or because she was a woman. It could have been her broken English and thick Chilean accent. No matter the reason, Martinez was met with challenges she never wanted her daughter, Linda, to face. That's why Martinez always made sure to encourage her daughter to learn perfect English and pursue a good education — while holding on to her Latin-American roots. READ FULL STORY
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