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Introducing Active Voice Fellow Nashwa Bawab

2016 Active Voice Fellow Nashwa Bawab
Active Voice

As a Muslim girl living in Texas, it was hard to find my voice at first. After 9/11, my dad would try to explain to me what hate was and instances I might come across it in life. I felt like I couldn’t speak out when someone talked about my religion and I felt like… Continue reading Introducing Active Voice Fellow Nashwa Bawab

Introducing Active Voice Fellow Darlene Aderoju

2016 Active Voice Fellow Darlene Aderoju
Active Voice

Looking back, I wish I had someone to help me develop confidence. I wish I had support from the few other black girls at my school to feel beautiful. I wish I had someone to tell me that there’s more to life than looks and that I would experience life outside of Woonsocket, RI. I… Continue reading Introducing Active Voice Fellow Darlene Aderoju