Finding Evidence of Community Cultural Wealth in Georgia: Testimonios of Latina Immigrants on Navigating Cultural, Social, and Economic Barriers

The Latinx immigrant population in Georgia has hopes of settling a community that provides economic stability for their families, and academic opportunities children. This study explores the journeys five Mexican women, from decisions to leave home country United States. findings are based on qualitative reveals testimonios participants’ navigational challenges crossing borders, Georgia, raising bicultural children New South. show evidence Yosso’s cultural wealth, counter deficit narrative about Georgia’s communities by addressing ways which participants families overcome socioeconomic struggles they face daily local schools communities. compelling serve as path teachers’ administrators’ better understanding serve.