My name is Ariana Baerga. I was born and raised in the Bronx. My parents, Edgardo and Leonice came to the states from Puerto Rico for a "better life." Growing up, I identified with being a Latina/ Boricua one hundred percent. My family are descendants from the Tainos, something we were taught to be very proud of. I was the first generation in my family to be born in the states. ​ We spoke Spanish at home, ate arroz con gandules, listened to El Gran Combo and I didn't know Eng