Citizens, but still on probation

By Union-Tribune
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 12:05 a.m.


It’s a common case of mistaken identity – and a running joke among upper middle-class Latinos.

There are many stories, but here’s just one. A Mexican-American friend of mine who is a corporate executive was mowing his lawn in an affluent and predominantly white neighborhood. He was unshaven and dressed in work clothes when a passer-by complimented him on the landscaping job and asked for a business card. “What’s the name of your company?â€