Shadows of my heritage as I walked Argyle St. on the Third of July People gathered eagerly at the food stalls, mostly for the novelty on this opening night of the weekly summer Night Market.

Fourth of July thoughts. Immigrant thoughts. Argyle St. night markets

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Part 1. Because I know these things, it is why I will never call myself "Filipino". I am Ilokano/Bisayan with roots in the Philippines. Kiko pau. #sakadas #ilokano #immigrantroots