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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
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 of immigrants and how their constant hard work to provide in the US influenced her upbringing. She talks about her involvement with her family’s business, her college experience, and work-life balance. Aarzu also shares about her experiences with racism and xenophobia in the US, as well as her relationship to her Indian heritage and family.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Aarzu Punjani
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Nasriya Witt
Date
The date the interview was conducted
January 30, 2023
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Shia
Ismaili
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
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Aarzu Punjani
Description
An account of the resource
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 of immigrants and how their constant hard work to provide in the US influenced her upbringing. She talks about her involvement with her family’s business, her college experience, and work-life balance. Aarzu also shares about her experiences with racism and xenophobia in the US, as well as her relationship to her Indian heritage and family.
Business
Community
COVID-19
Culture
Culture shock
Diversity and inclusion
Education
Family dynamics
First-generation Americans
Gujarati
Hindi
Immigrant parents
India
India - Hyderabad
Indian-Americans
Islam
Ismailis
Language
Muslims
Prejudice
Racism
Shias
The University of Texas at San Antonio
TX - El Paso
TX - San Antonio
WV - Charleston
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
September 11, 20 Years Later
Description
An account of the resource
For many adults, September 11, 2001 is a date of profound significance, seared in American hearts and minds. Yet, twenty years later, young people of today have no memory of what transpired. And their lives have unfolded in an America deeply impacted and transformed by this event. This collection records the memories and experiences of Texans in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent events of the past twenty years.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
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 roles on her and how her relationship with hijab changed over time. Muna shares her experiences of hate crimes and harassment as a hijabi woman post-9/11. She talks about how the kindness of others helped her through those times, and how she strives for kindness in her daily life and work with Muslim Space.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Muna Hussaini
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
October 27, 2022
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
Muna Hussaini
Description
An account of the resource
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 roles on her and how her relationship with hijab changed over time. Muna shares her experiences of hate crimes and harassment as a hijabi woman post-9/11. She talks about how the kindness of others helped her through those times, and how she strives for kindness in her daily life and work with Muslim Space.
9/11
CO - Boulder
Community
Culture
Education
Family dynamics
First-generation Americans
Hate crimes
Hijab
Hijabis
Indian-Americans
Islam
Islamophobia
Mental health
Millennials
Muslim Space
Muslims
Othering
Prejudice
Saudi Arabia
Sexism
Tech professionals
Texas
TX - Austin
TX - Houston
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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 Dr. Meenal McNary, a first-generation Indian-American dentist and local activist in Round Rock, TX. Meenal discusses the contrast between the goal of assimilation when she was growing up and the goal of instilling in her children senses of pride in and connectedness to Indian culture today. She talks about her racial equity work with the local government and Round Rock ISD, in which she advocates for the safety and dignity of Black and Brown children. Meenal also talks about her time serving as a dentist in the US army and the importance of building trusting relationships with her patients.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Meenal McNary
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Aysha Moneer
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 28, 2021
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Round Rock
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
Generation X
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Meenal McNary
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Dr. Meenal McNary, a first-generation Indian-American dentist and local activist in Round Rock, TX. Meenal discusses the contrast between the goal of assimilation when she was growing up and the goal of instilling in her children senses of pride in and connectedness to Indian culture today. She talks about her racial equity work with the local government and Round Rock ISD, in which she advocates for the safety and dignity of Black and Brown children. Meenal also talks about her time serving as a dentist in the US army and the importance of building trusting relationships with her patients.
Activism
Assimilation
Culture
Diversity and inclusion
Family dynamics
Gujaratis
Hawaii
Immigrant parents
Indian-Americans
Medical professionals
Multicultural
Race
Racism
TX - Houston
TX - Round Rock
US Military
Veterans
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Van Govind, a pharmacy school student in Houston, Texas who was born in the Texas Valley and later moved to San Antonio, TX with their family following the 2008 recession. They describe the events and institutions that shaped their perception of community and self. They explain how their family navigated culture and community growing up since neither of Van’s parents were born in India. Van discusses their connection to Hinduism and how developing an academic understanding of modern day India helped them navigate their queer identity.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Van Govind
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Nasriya Witt
Date
The date the interview was conducted
August 12, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Hindu
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
Generation Z
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Van Govind
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Van Govind, a pharmacy school student in Houston, Texas who was born in the Texas Valley and later moved to San Antonio, TX with their family following the 2008 recession. They describe the events and institutions that shaped their perception of community and self. They explain how their family navigated culture and community growing up since neither of Van’s parents were born in India. Van discusses their connection to Hinduism and how developing an academic understanding of modern day India helped them navigate their queer identity.
9/11
Community
Culture
Diversity and inclusion
Gujarati
Hinduism
Hindus
Indian-Americans
LGBTQ+
Medical professionals
Model minorities
Non-binary
Queer
Race
Racism
Students
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Houston
TX - San Antonio
University of Houston
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
September 11, 20 Years Later
Description
An account of the resource
For many adults, September 11, 2001 is a date of profound significance, seared in American hearts and minds. Yet, twenty years later, young people of today have no memory of what transpired. And their lives have unfolded in an America deeply impacted and transformed by this event. This collection records the memories and experiences of Texans in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent events of the past twenty years.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
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 of Bhangra dance. Saatvik also describes his vision for community, which includes humility in organizing and protecting minoritized children from hate.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Saatvik Ahluwalia
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
October 18, 2022
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Natick, MA
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Out of state
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
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Saatvik Ahluwalia
Description
An account of the resource
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 of Bhangra dance. Saatvik also describes his vision for community, which includes humility in organizing and protecting minoritized children from hate.
9/11
Activism
Arts
Boston University
Community
Culture
Diversity and inclusion
Family dynamics
First-generation Americans
Health
Indian-Americans
MA - Boston
Non-profits
Progress Texas
Punjabis
Race
Racism
Representation
Texas politics
TX - Austin
US politics
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Chanda Parbhoo, an Indian-American organizer and immigrant from South Africa who lives in Dallas, TX. Chanda compares her early experiences of ethnic integration in Canada with her experiences of apartheid in South Africa. She also shares the challenges and prejudice her family experienced in Canada and the States. She describes the influence of her father’s business ventures and values on her childhood and career. Chanda talks about her activism for representation in her school district and for AAPI voting empowerment.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Chanda Parbhoo
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Victoria Ferrell-Ortiz
Date
The date the interview was conducted
October 17, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Hindu
Spiritual seeker
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Dallas
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
North
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation X
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Title
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Chanda Parbhoo
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Chanda Parbhoo, an Indian-American organizer and immigrant from South Africa who lives in Dallas, TX. Chanda compares her early experiences of ethnic integration in Canada with her experiences of apartheid in South Africa. She also shares the challenges and prejudice her family experienced in Canada and the States. She describes the influence of her father’s business ventures and values on her childhood and career. Chanda talks about her activism for representation in her school district and for AAPI voting empowerment.
Activism
Apartheid
Assimilation
Canada
Community
Culture
Discrimination
Diversity and inclusion
Diwali
Family dynamics
Hinduphobia
Holidays
Immigrants
Immigration
Indian-Americans
Race
Racism
Representation
SAAVETX [South Asian American Voter Empowerment Texas]
Segregation
South Africa
The University of Texas at Arlington
TX - Dallas
TX - Tyler
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Title
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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 Jessica Pires-Jancose, an abortion rights organizer working for Avow Texas in Dallas, TX. Jessica talks about moving around a lot in their childhood and their impressions of the different places they have lived. She describes relationships with her family and her heritage, including exploring gender with her sibling and getting in touch with her Goan roots. Jessica reflects on the lessons they have learned from working in the reproductive healthcare field, such as the importance of intersectional knowledge and care. She also shares the challenges of the field, both combating anti-abortion legislation and getting democratic lawmakers to be bold in their support of abortion access.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Jessica Pires-Jancose
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 11, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Spiritual
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Dallas
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
North
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation Z
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Title
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Jessica Pires-Jancose
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Jessica Pires-Jancose, an abortion rights organizer working for Avow Texas in Dallas, TX. Jessica talks about moving around a lot in their childhood and their impressions of the different places they have lived. She describes relationships with her family and her heritage, including exploring gender with her sibling and getting in touch with her Goan roots. Jessica reflects on the lessons they have learned from working in the reproductive healthcare field, such as the importance of intersectional knowledge and care. She also shares the challenges of the field, both combating anti-abortion legislation and getting democratic lawmakers to be bold in their support of abortion access.
Abortion
Activism
Avow Texas
Capitalism
Catholicism
Community
Conservatism
Culture
Culture shock
Diversity and inclusion
Education
First-generation Americans
Goans
Greek life
Healthcare
India
Indian-Americans
Intersectionality
LGBTQ+
MA - Boston
MO - St. Louis
Moving
Multi-ethnic
Non-binary
Organizers
Othering
Prejudice
Progressivism
Racism
Southern Methodist University
Trump era
TX - Dallas
TX - Houston
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Title
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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 Sharon Mathew, a medical student and aspiring reproductive healthcare provider in Clearwater, FL. Sharon talks about growing up as a first-generation American in a Malayali home, and how that affected their experiences of gender dynamics and relationships to peers. She shares her journey of relating to her heritage, from shying away from Mohiniyattam dance due to childhood bullying to embracing wearing pottu and learning Malayalam as an adult. Sharon discusses their passion for reproductive healthcare as a powerful freedom and describes their activist work as well as their career aspirations and inspirations.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Sharon Mathew
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 14, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Spiritual
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Clearwater, FL
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Out of state
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation Z
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Title
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Sharon Mathew
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Sharon Mathew, a medical student and aspiring reproductive healthcare provider in Clearwater, FL. Sharon talks about growing up as a first-generation American in a Malayali home, and how that affected their experiences of gender dynamics and relationships to peers. She shares her journey of relating to her heritage, from shying away from Mohiniyattam dance due to childhood bullying to embracing wearing pottu and learning Malayalam as an adult. Sharon discusses their passion for reproductive healthcare as a powerful freedom and describes their activist work as well as their career aspirations and inspirations.
Abortion
Beauty standards
Bullying
Christianity
Culture
Desis
Diversity and inclusion
Family dynamics
First-generation Americans
Florida
Healthcare
Immigrant parents
Immigration
India - Kerala
Indian-Americans
Intersectionality
Language
LGBTQ+
Malayalam
Malayali
Medical professionals
Medical Students for Choice
Mohiniyattam
Non-binary
Patriarchy
Planned Parenthood
Pro-choice
Racism
Sexism
Students
TX - Austin
TX - Houston
Unmuted - Medical Students for Choice
White supremacy
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Title
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<h4>Corona Chronicles</h4>
Description
An account of the resource
The Corona Chronicles collection explores and preserves the stories of religious leaders across Texas as they have maintained their communities and navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Brahmacharini Shuchita Chaitanya, a monk in training at the Chinmaya Mission of Austin. Shuchita tells the story of how her questions about happiness, balance, and goodness led her toward the path to monkhood. She describes the process of taking a Vedanta course through the Chinmaya Mission in India, and how she decided at the course’s end to take the yellow robes of a monk in training. Shuchita also talks about acclimating to her duties in Austin and getting to know her community before and during the pandemic.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Shuchita Chaitanya
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Aysha Moneer
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 22, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Hindu
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
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Shuchita Chaitanya
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Brahmacharini Shuchita Chaitanya, a monk in training at the Chinmaya Mission of Austin. Shuchita tells the story of how her questions about happiness, balance, and goodness led her toward the path to monkhood. She describes the process of taking a Vedanta course through the Chinmaya Mission in India, and how she decided at the course’s end to take the yellow robes of a monk in training. Shuchita also talks about acclimating to her duties in Austin and getting to know her community before and during the pandemic.
Brahmacharinis
Chinmaya Mission
COVID-19
Desis
Hindu scriptures
Hinduism
Hindus
India
Indian-Americans
Monks
Public health
Religious leadership
TX - Austin
University of Texas School of Public Health
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
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 Roshnara Mustafa, an Indian Muslim who lives in Austin, Texas. Roshnara shares her story of growing up in Kerala, India and her exposure to different sects of Islam, including Sufism. Roshnara discusses her own path in strengthening her faith and religious identity and advocates for accepting pluralism within Islam.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Roshnara Mustafa
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Shadia Igram
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 25, 2019
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
South
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Roshnara Mustafa
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Roshnara Mustafa, an Indian Muslim who lives in Austin, Texas. Roshnara shares her story of growing up in Kerala, India and her exposure to different sects of Islam, including Sufism. Roshnara discusses her own path in strengthening her faith and religious identity and advocates for accepting pluralism within Islam.
Desis
Diversity and inclusion
Immigrants
Immigration
India
India - Kerala
Indian-Americans
Islam
Muslims
Pluralism
Sufisim
Texas
TX - Austin