by Julie Slack | Aug 17, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2020-2021, First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Nicole was a journalist in her home country of Haiti for 20 years. She was forced to leave Haiti because of volatile political situations bearing abuse, kidnapping and murder targeting journalists. Coming to the United States with her young daughter was not easy as...
by Julie Slack | Aug 17, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Dihelin is from the West African country of Togo, where she studied sociology at the University of Togo before moving to the United States. She left her home in search of a better life and to work toward her goal of helping others by becoming a nurse or doctor....
by Julie Slack | Aug 17, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Diana is the embodiment of “perseverance pays off” and her children, family and friends can attest to that. At 17 years old, she withdrew from high school and faced a series of obstacles that challenged her but did not deter her from achieving her goal to work in the...
by Julie Slack | Aug 17, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2021-2022, First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Bushrah was born in Uganda. She is the oldest of five siblings and the first in her family to attend college. Her time in the U.S. has not been easy. She’s faced several challenges, from domestic violence to homelessness. She is now a single mother of two young...
by Julie Slack | Aug 11, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Catheline is from Haiti. In her home country she faced many challenges getting an education. Although she started school in 1968 she didn’t graduate from high school until 2007 because of economic difficulties that required her to stop and re-start many times....
by Julie Slack | Aug 11, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Anny lost her mother to cancer when she was just 13 years old. Growing up with her father and three brothers she learned to be strong, grateful, and happy. In her home country she worked hard to achieve her professional goals. Now living in the U.S. she is determined...
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