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This Latine Heritage Month, our "Mi Historia" series spotlights Latine celebs as they share how their families' immigration stories shaped who they are — and why telling these stories is vital to empowering immigrant communities.

Throughout her career — from her days in girl group 3LW to "The Cheetah Girls" to co-hosting "The Real" — Adrienne Bailon has always shown pride in her Latinidad. Growing up on the Lower East Side with her Puerto Rican mom, Ecuadorian dad, and older sister, she credits her success to the strength of her family's support.

"It has literally made me who I am," she tells Popsugar. "With my Latinidad — you already know how I feel. We spent Hispanic Her

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