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Roberto Melendez
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Roberto Melendez came to the United States from Oaxaca, Mexico. His family was very involved in the fishing and farming industries. Mr. Melendez decided to leave his family to work in the United States in order to provide for them. In this interview, Melendez discusses how he stays connected with his family and describes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on his life and job.
Below are several excerpts from our full interview with Roberto Melendez. Some of these clips were included in our telling of this story. Some haven't! You can view all of our clips below, and the full interview can be located at the bottom of the page.
THE BELOW INTERVIEWS ARE IN SPANISH / ESPAÑOL. ENGLISH CAPTIONS PROVIDED.
Is the Work He Does Dangerous?
Job Stability and Coming to the United States
Full Oral History Interview
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