A Centenarian Reflects on Her Life as a Proud American | Story of the Week (Audio & Subtitles) @storycorps
A Centenarian Reflects on Her Life as a Proud American | Story of the Week (Audio & Subtitles) @storycorps
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For 20 years, our Mobile Tour has traveled across the country, collecting stories from communities nationwide. In 2010, during a stop in Los Angeles, 85-year-old Stella Beltrán sat down with her son and granddaughter to reflect on her childhood journey from Mexico to the U.S. Now 101, Stella returns to StoryCorps with her family to share an update. As heard on NPR's "Morning Edition" on Friday, July 4th, 2025.

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