By William Ramos

I was born in Ecuador, but moved to the US at an early age. Because of this I’m completely oblivious to Ecuador's changes over the years, many of which were not the best. In this episode, i sit down with my great aunt to discuss some of Ecuador's political struggles and how they impact our family.

William is a senior at Bronx Leadership Academy II in Mott Haven. He helps tutor students in after school on Geometry, Algebra 2, and chemistry. He is an active member of art club and video game club, where he helps younger students socialize with a community where they can feel safe and comfortable. When William isn’t at school studying or sleeping until 12 pm, he helps to take care of his little brother and goes to the gym with friends.

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