As En USA celebrates its 25th anniversary, I feel immense gratitude and pride. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity this newspaper has given me to use my real estate column as a platform to educate, inform, and connect with our Hispanic community, helping families better understand the world of real estate, the dream of homeownership, and the opportunities available to them.

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But this anniversary has an even more special personal meaning for me. I couldn't be prouder of my mother, owner and editor of En USA, and of the beautiful work she has built and maintained for a quarter of a century.

Her story makes this achievement even more admirable. As a Hispanic immigrant who came to this country and started from scratch, she had to forge her own path with hard work, vision, and courage. Over the years, she has demonstrated that with determination, persistence, and resilience, it is possible to build something meaningful and lasting, even when the road is not always easy.

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Keeping a print newspaper alive for 25 years, amidst enormous technological changes, the rise of social media, and the transformation in how people consume information, is in itself an extraordinary achievement. But what she has built goes far beyond the pages of a newspaper.

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I am also filled with pride to see the relationships she has built over the years with government officials, community leaders, and representatives from different cities. Having earned their respect and trust, and having created bridges between these institutions and our Hispanic community, is truly impressive. Her journey is an example of perseverance, leadership, and commitment that deserves to be followed by new generations.

One of the moments that fills me with the most pride is when I see people reading En USA in the various public places where it's distributed. Seeing someone stop, pick up the newspaper, and take the time to read its pages reminds me that, even in an era dominated by screens and social media, the printed newspaper still holds a special value and continues to be an important link to our community.

 

In the USA, it has been much more than a newspaper. It has been a voice, a meeting point, and a reliable source of information for the Hispanic community. Behind each edition lie 25 years of work, sacrifices, relationships built, open doors, and, above all, a deep commitment to the community.

 

Mom, I am so incredibly proud of you and everything you have accomplished as the owner and editor of En USA. I am proud not only of what you have built, but of how you have done it: starting from scratch, overcoming obstacles, building relationships, and making a difference in our community.

 

Thank you for believing in the importance of this work, for never giving up, and for creating something that has allowed so many voices—including mine—to be heard.

Happy 25th Anniversary, in the USA! Let's proudly celebrate the incredible journey we've taken and all the stories yet to be written.

 

Sincerely,

Your real estate agent,

Djinji Crocker