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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 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
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
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
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
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
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 Tiffany Puett, the founder and director of the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life, in Austin, TX. Tiffany describes her childhood in small town America and the influence of evangelical Christianity on the culture. They talk about exploring different religious communities during college, then later about how they exposed their children to religion. She shares about her educational journey up through a PhD in religious studies as well as her work experience in interfaith and religion education. They discuss the founding of IDCL, its challenges and goals, and their hopes for both the organization and Texas.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Tiffany Puett
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Eleonora Anedda
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 28, 2023
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Buddhist
Unitarian Universalist
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
Generation X
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
Tiffany Puett
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Tiffany Puett, the founder and director of the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life, in Austin, TX. Tiffany describes her childhood in small town America and the influence of evangelical Christianity on the culture. They talk about exploring different religious communities during college, then later about how they exposed their children to religion. She shares about her educational journey up through a PhD in religious studies as well as her work experience in interfaith and religion education. They discuss the founding of IDCL, its challenges and goals, and their hopes for both the organization and Texas.
Academia
Boston University
Buddhists
China
Chinese
Christianity
COVID-19
Diversity and inclusion
Education
Educators
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Family dynamics
Institute for Diversity and Civic Life [IDCL]
Interfaith
Language
Non-profits
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City University
Race
Spiritual seeking
Texas politics
The Temple of Understanding
TX - Austin
Unitarian Universalists
University of Waterloo
Zen
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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
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Title
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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
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 Tinny Widjaja, a Chinese-Indonesian immigrant and political and interfaith activist living in Austin, TX. Tinny talks about growing up Chinese in Indonesia, and the discrimination she and her family faced there, as well as her decision to leave the country. She describes working abroad, meeting her African-American husband in Singapore, and moving to the US after having a son. Tinny shares how she went from politically ambivalent to politically active in the wake of the George Floyd protests, in hopes of making a safer world for her son.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Tinny Widjaja
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Eleonora Anedda
Date
The date the interview was conducted
November 10, 2020
February 6, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Buddhist
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
Generation X
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Title
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Tinny Widjaja
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Tinny Widjaja, a Chinese-Indonesian immigrant and political and interfaith activist living in Austin, TX. Tinny talks about growing up Chinese in Indonesia, and the discrimination she and her family faced there, as well as her decision to leave the country. She describes working abroad, meeting her African-American husband in Singapore, and moving to the US after having a son. Tinny shares how she went from politically ambivalent to politically active in the wake of the George Floyd protests, in hopes of making a safer world for her son.
Activism
Australia
Black Lives Matter
Buddhism
California
Catholicism
Chinese-Americans
Community
Diversity and inclusion
Family dynamics
Global politics
Immigrants
Indonesia
Indonesian-Americans
Interfaith
Lake Travis Progressives
Language
Murdoch University
Prejudice
Race
Racism
Singapore
TX - Austin
US politics
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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 Walter Celestine, Program Director of the Native American Employment Training Program at the American Indian Center of Houston, who is from the Alabama-Coushatta reservation in Livingston, Texas. Walter discusses the history of the reservation, their traditional practices, and finally, integrating with society off of the reservation. The First Indian Baptist church was created by Walter’s family and the reservation has changed significantly. He speaks to the importance of dispelling stereotypes of Native American culture and taking care of Mother Earth. He also speaks to the challenges the Alabama-Coushatta community have faced through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Walter Celestine
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Tiffany Puett
Date
The date the interview was conducted
October 29, 2020
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Christian
Presbyterian
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
Baby Boomer
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Title
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Walter Celestine
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Walter Celestine, Program Director of the Native American Employment Training Program at the American Indian Center of Houston, who is from the Alabama-Coushatta reservation in Livingston, Texas. Walter discusses the history of the reservation, their traditional practices, and finally, integrating with society off of the reservation. The First Indian Baptist church was created by Walter’s family and the reservation has changed significantly. He speaks to the importance of dispelling stereotypes of Native American culture and taking care of Mother Earth. He also speaks to the challenges the Alabama-Coushatta community have faced through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
American Indian Center of Houston
Christians
Civilian Conservation Corps
COVID-19
Culture
Education
Employment
Family dynamics
First Texas Indian Baptist Church
Indian Reservations
Indigenous Americans
Koasati
Language
Lyon College
National Historic Preservation Act
Native American religions
Nature
Presbyterians
Racism
TX - Houston
TX - Livingston
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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 Rais Bhuiyan, the founder of World Without Hate, who currently lives in Seattle, WA. Rais describes his youth in Bangladesh and his first career in the Bangladeshi military before coming to the US for school. He describes his experience of 9/11, after which he was the victim of Islamophobic gun violence, and then experienced food insecurity and medical debt due to his lack of medical insurance. He shares about his decision to try to save his attacker from death row with the help of Amnesty International and fellow humanitarians. Rais also talks about World Without Hate and its current projects.
Content Warning: The following interview contains sensitive material. Please note that the interview includes description of graphic violence and hate crimes. These subjects will be discussed at 21:17 - 26:27 (in the transcript p. 5).
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Rais Bhuiyan
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
December 12, 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
Seattle, Washington
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
Rais Bhuiyan
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Rais Bhuiyan, the founder of World Without Hate, who currently lives in Seattle, WA. Rais describes his youth in Bangladesh and his first career in the Bangladeshi military before coming to the US for school. He describes his experience of 9/11, after which he was the victim of Islamophobic gun violence, and then experienced food insecurity and medical debt due to his lack of medical insurance. He shares about his decision to try to save his attacker from death row with the help of Amnesty International and fellow humanitarians. Rais also talks about World Without Hate and its current projects.
Content Warning: The following interview contains sensitive material. Please note that the interview includes description of graphic violence and hate crimes. These subjects will be discussed at 21:17 - 26:27 (in the transcript p. 5).
9/11
Amnesty International
Bangladesh
Bangladeshi-Americans
Culture shock
Diversity and inclusion
Family dynamics
Hajj
Hate crimes
Health
Healthcare
Immigrants
Immigration
Islam
Islamophobia
Language
Military
Muslims
Non-profits
NY - New York City
Prison
Prophet Muhammad
Racism
TX - Dallas
WA - Seattle
Wealth
World Without Hate
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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
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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.
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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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Dublin Core
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Title
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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 Aisha Fall, a Senegalese-American Muslim in Chicago, IL. Aisha shares memories from her childhood, including friendships, schooling, and travels to Senegal and France. She describes her time at UTSA and her involvement with the MSA there. While there, she attended the Muslim Children Education and Civic Center where she became a leader on the Youth Committee. She talks about her experience there and the influential people she worked with.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Aisha Fall
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
October 10, 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
Chicago
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
Aisha Fall
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Aisha Fall, a Senegalese-American Muslim in Chicago, IL. Aisha shares memories from her childhood, including friendships, schooling, and travels to Senegal and France. She describes her time at UTSA and her involvement with the MSA there. While there, she attended the Muslim Children Education and Civic Center where she became a leader on the Youth Committee. She talks about her experience there and the influential people she worked with.
Community
First-generation college students
France
Immigrants
Islam
Language
Mosques
Muslim Children Education and Civic Center [MCECC]
Muslim Students Association
Muslims
Qur'an
Religious leadership
Senegal
Senegalese-Americans
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Travel
TX - San Antonio
Wolof