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  • Tags: First-generation Americans

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This interview is with Sola Akinola, a musician and musical instructor in Grand Prairie, TX. Sola talks about his childhood as the son of Nigerian immigrants, describing a sense of alienation from both his peers and his culture. He discusses his…

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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…

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This interview is with Lily Trieu, a first-generation Chinese-American and nonprofit director in Austin, TX. Lily shares her parents’ stories of coming to the US, living as a low-income family, and struggling with assimilation. She talks about her…

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This interview is with Saatvik Ahluwalia, an Indian-American political organizer living in Boston, MA. Saatvik talks about his mother’s influence on his values and activism work. He shares his journey toward self-love and pride in his culture by way…

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This interview is with Therese Marie Quinto, a first-generation Filipino-American nursing student living in San Antonio, TX. Therese talks about her parents’ experiences as immigrants and how being a daughter of immigrants has shaped her. She…

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This interview is with Muna Hussaini, an Indian-American Muslim and tech professional in Austin, TX. Muna describes her childhood in an expat community in Saudi Arabia and the transition to moving back to the US. She discusses the impact of gender…

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This interview is with Aarzu Punjani, a business manager and first-generation Indian-American living in San Antonio, TX. Aarzu talks about her early experiences with and without Indian and Ismaili communities. She describes growing up as the daughter…

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This interview is with Brigitte Zabak, a Palestinian-American baker and writer in Houston, TX. Brigitte recalls growing up as a Palestinian Arab in Texas and noticing differences between her and her peers. Brigitte describes connecting with her…

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This interview is with Sara Masoud, a PhD student and researcher in San Antonio, TX. Sara describes her early childhood in the UAE, moving to El Paso, and growing up homeschooled. She shares her memories of 9/11 and its long term impacts on her sense…
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