Team USA’s Sofia Huerta and Ashley Sanchez: Am I Mexican enough?
My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite ParalympianShow Notes
Sofia Huerta and Ashley Sanchez, who are poised to be the only two Mexican Americans to represent the U.S. at the World Cup, are grappling with their hybrid identities.
Hear from:
Sofia Huerta
Ashley Sanchez
Karina Rodríguez (Mexican national team and Ashley’s collegiate teammate)
Ralph Sanchez (Ashley’s father)
Episode reporter:
Annabelle Sedano (NBC and Telemundo Los Angeles)
Watch the episode HERE.
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