#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth
Meet Osbelkis Perez '18, an assistant solicitor for the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office.
UofSCLaw: Do you own any items that represent or remind you of your Hispanic/Latinx culture?
Osbelkis Perez: I am Dominican, from the Dominican Republic. Being Dominican is a huge part of my identity. The food I cook, the music I blast in my car and house, the way I speak (my accent) are all full-blown Dominican, and I love it. I am proud to be Dominican and privileged to represent my people every day. I chose my flag and a shirt as my items to showcase. The shirt symbolizes the different aspects of my culture (food, language, music, character) and the flag is a badge of honor.
UofSCLaw: Why do you think it's important to dedicate a month to celebrating Hispanic/Latinx culture and heritage?
OP: It is essential to celebrate Latinx culture and heritage because it is a part of the fabric of America. The incredible melting pot of cultures that is the Unit...