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One Year Later

Pixar's 'Coco' and Latino self-esteem in the age of Trump

Imagine being told repeatedly by the President of the United States  that you're the problem and that the country would be a much better place if you weren't in it.

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KCRW placeholderBy Ruben Navarrette, Jr. • Dec 15, 2017 • 1 min read

Imagine being told repeatedly by the President of the United States that you're the problem and that the country would be a much better place if you weren't in it. Imagine hearing that your immigrant grandfather was a criminal, and a "bad hombre" who preyed upon "real" Americans and pilfered the nation's resources. And you know not a word of it is true. If you weren't so busy working, paying your taxes, and raising good kids, you'd stop to correct the record. Then, just when your self-esteem could use a boost, Coco comes along.

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