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| Sergio Romo, a RHP for the San Francisco Giants./Getty |
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On the streets of San Francisco, Sergio Romo spoke for me. Wearing a T-shirt with the slogan "I just look illegal," he captured the attention of millions of people with a sentiment that most Latinos in this country have held for what seems like an eternity: the feeling that we are just not wanted in this country. While the word "illegal" has been wrongfully used to hurt and target undocumented immigrants, eroding one group's humanity hurts us all. But by taking on this word, Romo sent us a message of pride - pride of place, San Francisco, and pride of person, Latino.