Chaldean American and Suspected
By Emily Gilmer I sat down with fellow classmate and dear friend of mine Allan Bush, whose mother’s side of
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How Lucky We Are
By Philip Alghazawi I’ve had the pleasure of talking to Cheryl Muzia, who gives an insight to how immigration has
Friendly. Biracial. Introverted. Lost.
Time for another class exercise with six-word stories to reflect on diversity and identity. Understanding. Curious. Passionate. Believer. Loving. Brazilian.
Louisiana Accent Away From Home
By Paige Webb Allison Webb is a fourth-grade elementary school teacher. She has been teaching for a total of 18
Balancing Parenting and Education
By Kenzie Joachimi Freshman Keanne Savage is a young mother majoring in speech pathology at Oakland. She hopes to work
Learning the “Immigrant Way”
By Isabella Lucci A first generation American, Sonia Lucci has made quite the career and family for herself. She graduated
Overcoming Mental Illness
Overcoming Mental Illness By Lexi Bays Mackenzie Joachimi is a Sophomore at Oakland University majoring in Communication. She is originally
From Italy to Michigan
By Leah Cobb Lidia Elezaj is an 18-year-old student at Oakland University. Originally from Italy, her family of seven packed
Teachers in Training on Diversity
A Fall 2019 cohort of students in Elementary Education, with an Early Childhood Concentration, completed their last course, EC 3330.
American Syrian Refugee
By Allan Bush Noora Al-Sharabi is an American-born resident of Michigan. Her parents being from Syria wanted to have their
