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 ideas that feature inspiring quotes and even ones that proclaim Disney princess obsessions.

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 and xicanisma 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

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Remembering Their Ecuadorian Roots

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Celebrating Graduation With Banda Music

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Using Ana María Polo's Favorite Expression

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Saying It Better With Spanglish

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Paying Homage to Luis Fonsi's "Despacito"

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Representing Those Who Didn't Have the Opportunity

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Thanking Their Argentinian Parents . . . and Messi

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Painting a Decorative Hummingbird

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Recognizing the Struggle of Immigrant Parents

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Demonstrating Pride For Having Immigrant Parents

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Making Jokes With Telenovela Memes

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Honoring Frida Kahlo

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Celebrating the Salvadorian Way

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Featuring the Flag of Mexico as a Background

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Representing For Guatemalans

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Showing Their Love For Loteria

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Showing Off Brazilian Pride

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Remembering Selena Quintanilla

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Showing Your Roots Can Be From More Than 1 Place

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Poking Fun at the "Immigrants Stealing Jobs" Stereotype

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Featuring a Traditional Sombrero

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Showing First-Generation College Student Pride

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Honoring Dolores Huertas Famous Slogan

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Ignoring Borders

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Showing That Dominican and Cuban Pride

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Paying Respect to Those Who Came Before