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Growing Up In SJ

Identity & Belonging

Aug 19

Written By Sendy Tapia

GROWING UP IN SJ

BY Heavenly Chicana

2026.YeiArtArte

Sendy Tapia

A Few Weeks Ago

Joy Waits For Me

@eastsidemag

CONTRIBUTING FEATURE 🪴👉 "Born and raised in La Ciudad de San Diego, Califas, Erick is the youngest of three with roots in the barrios of Southeast on 39th and Ocean View Blvd. Growing up, the poverty in which he faced was nothing in comparison

CONTRIBUTING FEATURE 🪴👉 "Jasmine (Azul) Sanchez, has always used her poetry to express her deep blues surrounding her rough teenage years in an effort to connect with others who experienced similar harsh realities. In the midst of so much pain

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En el Eastside, juntos nos levantamos. In the Eastside, we rise together — remembering our ancestors, golden hearts held gently in our hands, guiding us home. 🏡 Our souls illuminate with pride and loyalty as we ce

CONTRIBUTING FEATURE 🪴👉 "Yareli Solis is a first-generation Mexican American muchachita, using intentional writing to connect deeply with others. Born and raised in the Bay Area, her goal is to continuously grow and radiate her genuine energy.

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