As an immigrant to this country who is a naturalized US citizen (but still with all that I need to re-affirm citizenship with my birth country at any time), I have lived here a majority of my life. But I am just taking it at face value - which is they don't want us (immigrants that look like me) here. I can't say I've always identified with being an American because of how much they insist on telling me I'm not one, regardless if we cross the t's and dot our i's with the path to citizenship. So I've already had the talk with my partner (whom is white American) that my future is likely not here. I will aim to resolve the brain drain that has happened and likely go back to my home country in South America...and take my CS PhD education with me. -shrug-
As a Black American this understanding of being absolutely needed in this country while also being completely rejected is something I can connect with you on. While our lived experiences and fears may slightly differ I see exactly why you would choose that route. Ahhh to live somewhere where you are wanted.
As an immigrant to this country who is a naturalized US citizen (but still with all that I need to re-affirm citizenship with my birth country at any time), I have lived here a majority of my life. But I am just taking it at face value - which is they don't want us (immigrants that look like me) here. I can't say I've always identified with being an American because of how much they insist on telling me I'm not one, regardless if we cross the t's and dot our i's with the path to citizenship. So I've already had the talk with my partner (whom is white American) that my future is likely not here. I will aim to resolve the brain drain that has happened and likely go back to my home country in South America...and take my CS PhD education with me. -shrug-
As a Black American this understanding of being absolutely needed in this country while also being completely rejected is something I can connect with you on. While our lived experiences and fears may slightly differ I see exactly why you would choose that route. Ahhh to live somewhere where you are wanted.