Four Job Corp
students from Africa came to share their culture with our World Geography and
World History students.
-----Ahmed iLm came to the United States from Somalia
because of a civil war and fights over oil in his homeland. He came without his family and explained how
difficult his journey was, especially not being able to speak English.
-----Grace Lkiti traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska from the
Congo and Gabon. He described trying to
go to school while working full time and trying to learn English.
------Ramla Bakari arrived one year ago from Kenya. She wears a scarf to cover her head rather
than a burka, which is more traditional in her Muslim religion.
------Nyakhor Dolavol has been in the United States since
she was five years old. She also left
her country because of civil war. Her
family is glad that Sudan has been divided into two separate countries.
All spoke of
experiences in refugee camps and each missed elderly relatives they had left
behind in their homeland. They were all
grateful to the United States for giving them so many opportunities, but they
do miss Africa.
Mr. Brian Kizer
made the arrangements with Don Richards to bring the Job Corp students into
town and help them with their presentations.
Ms. Nancy Swiftbird helped the students prepare their power points.
