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In this interview, Ricky discussed the influences his parent’s migrant story has had on his life as well as how his identity has changed as he got older. Ricky also discussed his journey of going to college and finding interest in supporting his…

Discussing Patricia Holmes memories about coming to the US and making a home here in Burlington, North Carolina. Her story of coming to the US demonstrates resilience, perseverance, and integrity. She overcame many obstacles to be able to live the…

The story of Lynnetta Burton. Her experience as an educator, a decon, and her accounts on what life is like on both sides of the tracks in Alamance County.

The story of Groege Bryd. His hardships, his family, his faith, and his community

Deacon Neal’s life story, hardships, and how he overcame and continues to overcome challenges

This story takes us through how they met each other, how they found a home with the Masjid, how they have integrated into Burlington, NC, where they grew up, their entrepreneurship, exploring their identity, their experience being Muslim, and…

This story takes us through the Hampton’s childhoods, how they met, their families, integration in school, moving to Maryland, putting roots down in Burlington, their relationship with the Elon First Baptist Church, and their devotion to service

Rashid Abdallah discussed his journey from growing up in Palestine to immigrating to the United States, sharing memories of his time in both regions. He talked about his connection to the Muslim community in Burlington, North Carolina, his…

An interview discussing the identity and story of Johnette Jefferies-Lopez

Life after Elon University and the process of earning respect, trust, and perspective from the community while also contributing as an outsider.