These Graduating Latinxs Are Honoring Their Heritage With Inspiring DIY Caps

Every year, we marvel at the creativity of graduates who customize their caps. We've seen DIY [1] ideas that feature inspiring quotes [2] and even ones that proclaim Disney princess obsessions [3].

But lately, we've been completely blown away by how Latinxs are using their caps to honor their parents and roots.

Instagram accounts like latinarebels [4] and xicanisma [5] spotlight some of the best designs from Latinas. There are also hashtags like #latinxgradcaps and #immigrad that feature designs any Latinx would be proud to wear. Keep scrolling to see our favorite designs — but be prepared to get teary-eyed, because these are incredibly touching!

— Additional reporting by Celia Fernandez

Remembering Their Ecuadorian Roots

Celebrating Graduation With Banda Music

Using Ana María Polo's Favorite Expression

Saying It Better With Spanglish

Paying Homage to Luis Fonsi's "Despacito"

Representing Those Who Didn't Have the Opportunity

Letting a Hashtag Say It All

Thanking Their Argentinian Parents . . . and Messi

Painting a Decorative Hummingbird

Recognizing the Struggle of Immigrant Parents

Demonstrating Pride For Having Immigrant Parents

Making Jokes With Telenovela Memes

Honoring Frida Kahlo

Finding Beauty in the Hardships

Celebrating the Salvadorian Way

Featuring the Flag of Mexico as a Background

Representing For Guatemalans

Showing Their Love For Loteria

Showing Off Brazilian Pride

Remembering Selena Quintanilla

Acknowledging Everyone Is an Immigrant

Showing Your Roots Can Be From More Than 1 Place

Poking Fun at the "Immigrants Stealing Jobs" Stereotype

Featuring a Traditional Sombrero

Showing First-Generation College Student Pride

Honoring Dolores Huertas Famous Slogan

Ignoring Borders

Paying Homage to All of the Women Who Helped

Showing That Dominican and Cuban Pride

Paying Respect to Those Who Came Before

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