Contrary to the disclaimer, “The events depicted in this movie are fictitious and any similarity to any person living or dead is merely coincidental,” what will be told here is completely real. For security purposes, however, the actual names of the characters will not be revealed. I was a teacher like any one of the […]
A Longing Larger than Luggages Touched People`s Hearts
The Congregation Etz Chaim Synagogue hosted the “Salaam Shalom Music Project” performance in partnership with the Niagara Foundation in the evening of Saturday, October 28th. Before and after the concert, attendees had the opportunity to tour the “What I Brought in my Luggage” mini-exhibit, featuring items brought to the U.S. by refugees fleeing the governmental […]
A Place Where Time Stops: Jail
I was sitting right in the middle of a minibus filled with bundles of textile; while they were taking me to the Bakirkoy Women’s Prison, the weather was cold, winter was coming and it was understood that this winter would be a harsh one for me and the others like me. I was sobbing out […]
What I brought in My Luggage!
The state of being an immigrant is a legacy of the United States; it is passed down through the generations and finally reached the Turkish people in current day. People gathered in the hall of Pacifica Institute on a weekend. A “Thank You Brunch” was offered in honor of the conversation partnership program that helps immigrants […]
Real Life Tragedies
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