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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Voices of Change
Description
An account of the resource
Activists and organizers all across Texas engage in meaningful work that is often not given enough recognition. The Voices of Change oral history project seeks to have conversations with community leaders and people who are part of grassroots movements about their background, goals, and commitment to making a difference. This collection aims to create a more inclusive Texas by amplifying underrepresented voices and giving space for marginalized communities to tell their stories on their own terms.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Saamiya Seraj, a Bangladeshi-American immigrant and entrepreneur in Austin, TX. Saamiya shares memories of Bangladesh and her family, then talks about her decision to come to the US for college and graduate school. She talks about her education and work as an engineer, both in the US and in Bangladesh. Saamiya describes the founding of A Better Force, a professional development company that focuses on empowering women and people of color. Saamiya also shares her experiences with cancer, including medical sexism and racism.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Saamiya Seraj
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 18, 2023
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Central
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Saamiya Seraj
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Saamiya Seraj, a Bangladeshi-American immigrant and entrepreneur in Austin, TX. Saamiya shares memories of Bangladesh and her family, then talks about her decision to come to the US for college and graduate school. She talks about her education and work as an engineer, both in the US and in Bangladesh. Saamiya describes the founding of A Better Force, a professional development company that focuses on empowering women and people of color. Saamiya also shares her experiences with cancer, including medical sexism and racism.
9/11
A Better Force
Bangla
Bangladesh
Bangladesh - Dhaka
Bangladeshi-Americans
COVID-19
Culture
Culture shock
Diversity and inclusion
Education
Engineers
Family dynamics
Gender
Health
Healthcare
Immigrants
Immigration
Islam
Islamophobia
Language
Mental health
Muslims
Race
Racism
Sexism
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Austin
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Muslim Voices
Subject
The topic of the resource
Subject line
Description
An account of the resource
Muslim Voices is a community-based oral history project that records stories of the multifaceted lives of Muslims in Texas.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Suleiman Masoud, an engineer and Palestinian immigrant living in El Paso, TX. Suleiman describes growing up in Palestine and Kuwait with details about his early education and village life. He talks about his decision to come to the States for college and his experience of embracing American culture. He shares details about his family growing up and compares his life as a child to what his children have been able to experience. Suleiman also talks about the power of names when it comes to assimilation and othering.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Suleiman "Sal" Masoud
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
September 28, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Sunni
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
El Paso
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
West
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Baby Boomer
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Suleiman "Sal" Masoud
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Suleiman Masoud, an engineer and Palestinian immigrant living in El Paso, TX. Suleiman describes growing up in Palestine and Kuwait with details about his early education and village life. He talks about his decision to come to the States for college and his experience of embracing American culture. He shares details about his family growing up and compares his life as a child to what his children have been able to experience. Suleiman also talks about the power of names when it comes to assimilation and othering.
Arabic
Assimilation
Culture
Culture shock
Education
Engineers
Family dynamics
Immigrants
Immigration
Israel
Kuwait
Lamar University
Language
Muslims
Othering
Palestine
Palestinian-Americans
Six-Day War
The University of Texas at Arlington
TX - Denton
TX - El Paso
University of North Texas
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Jennifer Kamara, an engineer living in Houston, TX. Jennifer describes the various cultural and religious influences on her life, such as the countries she has lived in, the Christian traditions she has been exposed to, and her marriage. She talks about her relationship with her husband and navigating an inter-religious, intercultural marriage. Jennifer also talks about her activity in supporting diversity in her workplace and gives her perspectives on prejudice and stereotypes.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Jennifer Kamara
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Victoria Ferrell-Ortiz
Date
The date the interview was conducted
August 5, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Christian
Non-denominational
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Houston
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Jennifer Kamara
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Jennifer Kamara, an engineer living in Houston, TX. Jennifer describes the various cultural and religious influences on her life, such as the countries she has lived in, the Christian traditions she has been exposed to, and her marriage. She talks about her relationship with her husband and navigating an inter-religious, intercultural marriage. Jennifer also talks about her activity in supporting diversity in her workplace and gives her perspectives on prejudice and stereotypes.
Christianity
Christians
Colombia
Colombian-Americans
Community
Culture
Diversity and inclusion
Engineers
Family dynamics
First-generation Americans
Honduran-Americans
Honduras
Interfaith
Islam
Islamophobia
Language
Multicultural
Muslims
Racism
Spanish
Stereotypes
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
The University of Texas at Dallas
TX - Dallas
TX - Houston