Historias Vivas

From Survival to Contribution The Story of Sassan Zabeti Every immigrant story begins somewhere. Sometimes it begins with a decision. Sometimes with necessity. Sometimes with uncertainty and the hope that somewhere beyond the next border, there might be another possibility. For Sassan Zabeti, that journey began decades ago. He was part of a group of people forced to leave behind the familiarity of home and navigate an uncertain path through countries where they were waiting f

Ana Sanchez Story Where My Story Began Ana Sánchez was born in Celaya, Guanajuato, and has lived in Texas since she was four. Her story is one of migration, family sacrifice, cultural identity, and the quiet way one generation can create possibilities for the next. Her father left Mexico in search of greater opportunities for his family. For years, he moved between Mexico and the United States, working while trying to remain present for his family. After 9/11, the family eve

Historias Vivas is a publication dedicated to documenting the stories of immigrants, blue-collar workers, and the people whose labor and resilience sustain communities. This publication exists to honor dignity, culture, sacrifice, and contribution through authentic storytelling and visual documentation. COMMUNITY MANIFESTO We are the voices behind the work that keeps society moving. We are immigrants, laborers, caregivers, builders, creators, service workers, and families. We