Day 1 in America: First Impressions of a New Life is a heartfelt Youtube series dedicated to preserving the memories of that first day. While the immigrant experience may share a lot of common ground, the unexpected details are what make each story uniquely compelling. No matter where you are from, I hope the similarities foster a sense of unity and belonging—while also celebrating the beautifully distinct moments that define each person’s first impression of America.
May we all recognize ourselves, our culture, our friends, and our families in the tiny details of a stranger’s journey. Through their stories, we are reminded that America isn’t just a place—it’s a mosaic of first days, each one adding a new chapter to its ever-evolving narrative.
I see you!
I love you.
I’m glad you’re here.
Sandra Aragon is a Cuban-American writer and producer whose work spans major network productions, including the MTV Video Music Awards, Premio Lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud, Latin American Music Awards, and TeletonUSA. She is especially proud to be the first female writer for the Latin Grammy Awards.
She served as the head writer for the 35th Annual Imagen Awards and the International Peace Honors, where she accomplished a career highlight writing a speech for Former President Bill Clinton.
Her storytelling extends to acclaimed long-form projects, having written and produced multiple episodes of HBO Latino’s award-winning docuseries En Letra De Otro and Sony Music Latin’s Canal Sony Presenta, featuring artists like Becky G, Reik, and CNCO.
Before partnering with Gloria Estefan to develop an original scripted series, Sandra wrote and produced Sangre Yoruba, Gloria’s Samba documentary for PBS, exploring the deep cultural and musical roots of Brazil.
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