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President Obama's Inauguration
On this day, Barack Obama was sworn into presidency as the 44th U.S. president. He became the United States' first African-American president which was a big step towards change in our history!
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The Big Move From NH to NC
In December 2009, my family and I packed all our stuff in Somersworth, New Hampshire and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. I have moved around a lot while I was in New Hampshire but this move was essentially a drastic change of my childhood. Moving to a new state meant a whole new environment. Going to a school meant trying to find new friends, catching up on whatever material they're on, and also no more snow! -
My Cousin Moves to NC
In 2012, my cousin from NH moved to Charlotte with my family. This was super exciting for me because I didn't have many friends in North Carolina, especially Indonesian friends/family. I was super close to her in New Hampshire, and we were able to rekindle our friendship when she moved down here with us! -
Wrongful Death of Trayvon Martin
On this day, Trayvon was wrongfully murdered by George Zimmerman. This sparked a national debate about racial discrimination, police brutality and incompetence, and gun laws. This also helped to spark the Black Lives Matter movement, which started as a hashtag in 2013 from the trial.
Article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jul/14/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-trial Photo Source: https://www.npr.org/2012/03/21/149058865/trayvon-martin-was-afraid-too -
Moving to A New School (again)
In February 2015, I moved to Harding University High School. While I was so used to moving schools frequently, moving to Harding was actually a decision that benefited me because this was the age where I started to open up more in class and to peers at school. Attending Harding is also what led me to grow in my passion for working with underrepresented communities. Attending a Title I school is also what leads me to why I also want to work at a Title I school. -
Same-sex Marriage Becomes a Right Nationwide
On this day, the Supreme Court ruled that all states are required to license and recognize same-sex marriage by the Fourteenth Amendment. This stems from the Obergefell v. Hodges civil rights case. Article: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/06/26/417717613/supreme-court-rules-all-states-must-allow-same-sex-marriages Photo Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/27/us/supreme-court-same-sex-marriage.html -
First in Family To Attend College
2018 was a year of new beginnings! I graduated high school and was ready to embark on my new journey as a first-generation college student. Growing up, it never really occurred in my mind that I would be the first, but I realize now how important it is and I see why my parents continue to push me to do as best as I can. August 2018 was the start of my first year at NC State, where I got to experience so many new things! Being away from family and starting this new independence was a big mark. -
Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School Shooting
On this day, there was a mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people and wounded 14 people. Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-respond-shooting-parkland-florida-high-school-n848101 Photo Source: https://cbs12.com/news/local/victims-of-the-marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-shooting -
Personal Growth
While 2021 is still new, I feel like I've grown so much as a person mentally and spiritually in the last 2 months. Our break was well needed for me to take a step back and reflect on who I am as a person and what I want to become. I started implementing healthy habits into my routines and worked on coping strategies to develop a more positive mindset. This is definitely a key point in my life because I've struggled with confidence throughout my life and it is safe to say that I am growing in it! -
President Biden's Inauguration
On this day, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the U.S.
Photo Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president-biden/
