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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
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 Katy Murdza, the Texas regional organizer for the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, in Houston, TX. Katy describes her start in immigration activism during college, her work at a detention center through the Dilley Pro Bono Project, and her work with SA Stand Coalition and Houston Leads. She compares life in the places she has lived and also recalls her travels, including being in the Peace Corps in Panama. Katy describes the connections between the causes she organizes for and believes in, such as immigration reform, abolition, and transit.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Katy Murdza
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
June 6, 2023
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
None
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
Katy Murdza
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Katy Murdza, the Texas regional organizer for the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, in Houston, TX. Katy describes her start in immigration activism during college, her work at a detention center through the Dilley Pro Bono Project, and her work with SA Stand Coalition and Houston Leads. She compares life in the places she has lived and also recalls her travels, including being in the Peace Corps in Panama. Katy describes the connections between the causes she organizes for and believes in, such as immigration reform, abolition, and transit.
Activism
American Immigration Council
Arizona
Community
Dilley Pro Bono Project
Global politics
ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement]
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Immigration
Incarceration
Language
New Hampshire
Panama
Peace Corps
Prison abolition
SA Stands Immigration Coalition
Spanish
TX - Dilley
TX - Houston
TX - San Antonio
US politics
US/Mexico border
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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 Samira Abed, a Palestinian-American businesswoman living in Florida. Samira describes her youth in Brazil, her time in Palestine, and her immigration to the US after her marriage. She talks about raising her family in Texas and becoming a businesswoman. Samira shares about a car accident that left one of her sons permanently disabled and talks about how this affected her family. She also discusses her family’s experiences of Islamophobia after 9/11 and her relationship with Islam today.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Samira Abed
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
May 18, 2023
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
Florida
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 X
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Samira Abed
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Samira Abed, a Palestinian-American businesswoman living in Florida. Samira describes her youth in Brazil, her time in Palestine, and her immigration to the US after her marriage. She talks about raising her family in Texas and becoming a businesswoman. Samira shares about a car accident that left one of her sons permanently disabled and talks about how this affected her family. She also discusses her family’s experiences of Islamophobia after 9/11 and her relationship with Islam today.
9/11
Brazil
Business owners
Culture
Culture shock
Disabilities
Family dynamics
Florida
Gender
Global politics
Health
Immigrants
Immigration
Islam
Islamophobia
Israel
Muslims
New Jersey
Palestine
Palestinian-Americans
Puerto Rico
Sexism
TX - San Antonio
TX - Seguin
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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 Wagner, IDCL’s Community Archive Director, in Austin, TX. Van talks about growing up in a military family, moving around, and living in conservative Christian culture in Georgia. They describe their experiences in high school and college, including music, religious studies, and involvement in a student organization. Van discusses their relationship to Texas, especially as a queer person with a Jewish partner. They also describe their current life and musical involvement.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Van Wagner
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Eleonora Anedda
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 11, 2023
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Spiritual seeker
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Van Wagner
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Van Wagner, IDCL’s Community Archive Director, in Austin, TX. Van talks about growing up in a military family, moving around, and living in conservative Christian culture in Georgia. They describe their experiences in high school and college, including music, religious studies, and involvement in a student organization. Van discusses their relationship to Texas, especially as a queer person with a Jewish partner. They also describe their current life and musical involvement.
Academia
Arts
Christianity
Community
COVID-19
Culture
Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies
GA - Savannah
Germany
Institute for Diversity and Civic Life [IDCL]
Judaism
LGBTQ+
Mental health
Non-profits
Trinity University
TX - Abilene
TX - Austin
TX - San Antonio
US Military
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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 Sarah Aburumuh, a high school teacher in San Antonio, TX. Sarah describes growing up in her large Muslim family, memories of 9/11, and her decision to put on the hijab in middle school. She talks about her experiences as a teacher, especially with regards to race, religion, and teaching diversity. Sarah shares about being seen as a representative of Islam because of her hijab as well as her approaches to prejudice. She also talks about her inspirations and influences.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Sarah Aburumuh
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 14, 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
San Antonio
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
South
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
Sarah Aburumuh
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Sarah Aburumuh, a high school teacher in San Antonio, TX. Sarah describes growing up in her large Muslim family, memories of 9/11, and her decision to put on the hijab in middle school. She talks about her experiences as a teacher, especially with regards to race, religion, and teaching diversity. Sarah shares about being seen as a representative of Islam because of her hijab as well as her approaches to prejudice. She also talks about her inspirations and influences.
9/11
Arabic
Education
Educators
Family dynamics
Hijab
Hijabis
Islam
Islamophobia
Language
Muslims
Palestine
Palestinian-Americans
Race
Racism
The University of Texas at San Antonio
TX - Helotes
TX - San Antonio
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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 Ahmad Kaki, a legal assistant and law student in Arlington, VA. Ahmad describes growing up Palestinian and Muslim in Texas and how his life changed after 9/11. He talks about his college experiences of involvement in the Muslim Students Association and pro-Palestine organizing. Ahmad shares the trajectory of his career, which brought him to law school and his current work as a legal assistant with the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Ahmad Kaki
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
December 21, 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
Arlington, VA
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ahmad Kaki
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Ahmad Kaki, a legal assistant and law student in Arlington, VA. Ahmad describes growing up Palestinian and Muslim in Texas and how his life changed after 9/11. He talks about his college experiences of involvement in the Muslim Students Association and pro-Palestine organizing. Ahmad shares the trajectory of his career, which brought him to law school and his current work as a legal assistant with the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
9/11
Activism
Bullying
Canary Mission
Colonialism
Community
Council on American-Islamic Relations [CAIR]
Family dynamics
Health Careers High School
Hijab
Islam
Islamophobia
Israel
Legal professionals
Muslim Students Association [MSA]
Muslims
Palestine
Palestine solidarity
Palestinian-Americans
Students
Students for Justice in Palestine
The University of Texas at San Antonio
TX - San Antonio
VA - Arlington
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
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 describes the cultural influence of her Filipino-American community as well as her relationship to Catholicism and her non-profit work with Catholic Charities. She also talks about her friendships and her exposure to many cultures through them.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Therese Quinto
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Nasriya Witt
Date
The date the interview was conducted
August 25, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Christian
Catholic
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
San Antonio
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
South
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
Therese Quinto
Description
An account of the resource
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 describes the cultural influence of her Filipino-American community as well as her relationship to Catholicism and her non-profit work with Catholic Charities. She also talks about her friendships and her exposure to many cultures through them.
9/11
Catholic Charities
Catholicism
Catholics
Christians
Community
Culture
Diversity and inclusion
Education
Educators
Family dynamics
Filipino-Americans
First-generation Americans
Immigrant parents
Immigration
Islamophobia
Language
Medical professionals
Non-profits
Prejudice
Race
Racism
St. Brigid Catholic Church
Students
Tagalog
The University of Texas at San Antonio
TX - San Antonio
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Natividad Quinto, a retired nurse and Filipina immigrant living in San Antonio, TX. Natividad talks about her happy memories of the Philippines and her decision to move to the US as an adult. She describes her career in nursing at various hospitals across the country. Natividad also shares about her involvement with the Filipino and Catholic communities in San Antonio.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Natividad Quinto
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Nasriya Witt
Date
The date the interview was conducted
September 25, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Christian
Catholic
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
San Antonio
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
South
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
Natividad Quinto
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Natividad Quinto, a retired nurse and Filipina immigrant living in San Antonio, TX. Natividad talks about her happy memories of the Philippines and her decision to move to the US as an adult. She describes her career in nursing at various hospitals across the country. Natividad also shares about her involvement with the Filipino and Catholic communities in San Antonio.
Catholics
Christians
Culture
Culture shock
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Family dynamics
Filipino-Americans
Health
Immigrants
Immigration
Medical professionals
NY - Brookly
NY - Kingston
NY - New Rochelle
Philippines
TX - Abilene
TX - San Antonio
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Venancio Quinto, a Filipino immigrant living in San Antonio, TX. Venancio describes his childhood in the Philippines, his immigration, and early experiences in the States. He talks about living in DC, California, and Texas, and the jobs and relationships he had in each. He describes fatherhood and his relationship with his daughter. Venancio also shares his perspectives on immigration and offers advice to future immigrants to the US.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Venancio Quinto
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Nasriya Witt
Date
The date the interview was conducted
September 5, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Christian
Catholic
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
San Antonio
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
South
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Baby Boomer
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
Venancio Quinto
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Venancio Quinto, a Filipino immigrant living in San Antonio, TX. Venancio describes his childhood in the Philippines, his immigration, and early experiences in the States. He talks about living in DC, California, and Texas, and the jobs and relationships he had in each. He describes fatherhood and his relationship with his daughter. Venancio also shares his perspectives on immigration and offers advice to future immigrants to the US.
CA - Redwood City
Catholics
Christians
Community
Culture
Discrimination
Family dynamics
Filipino-Americans
Immigrants
Immigration
Race
Racism
Representation
Texas
The Philippines
TX - Abilene
TX - San Antonio
US Military
Washington DC
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Van Govind
Description
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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