Lissa was raised to ignore the parts of herself that were Black, instead acknowledging only her Dominican heritage. But that changed when the foster care system put her with a family that was proud of their roots, forcing her to confront her own internalized biases about race. In her college essay, “Trips,” Lissa takes listeners on a journey of identity through art, literature, and hairstyles.
After High School
Lissa went on to attend Massachusetts College of Art & Design.
Music by:
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- Dr. Doctor, “Semilanceata,” Fungi Compilation, freemusicarchive.org
- VeryLoudly, “Snowed In (Day 3),” soundcloud.com (used by permission)
- Dee Yan Key, “Chaleur Estivale Beguine,” BAILES-DE-SALON, freemusicarchive.org
- Audiobinger, “New Hope,” Skid Row EP, freemusicarchive.org
