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Haileab was Born
Selamawi's father was born in Seraye, Eritrea. -
Haileab's Father's Death
His father died shortly after his birth. -
Haileab Moves to a Monastery
After his father's death and his mother grew sick, he had no choice but to move to a monastery, where he lived with Coptic Christian monks. -
Haileab Leaves Monastery
At age nine, he left the monastery to reside with relatives. -
Selamawi's Complete Family
Father - Haileab
Mother - Tsege
Half Sister - Mulu
Older Brother - Tewolde
Younger Sister - Mehret
Younger Brother - Hntsa (Born in America) -
Selamawi's Home After Fleeing the Civil War
The family found safety in Sudanese refugee camp in Umsagata. They lived there for three years until they fled to the United States in 1983. -
Selamawi attends school as a Kindergartner
This was also when he took some brutal beatings from the kindergartner teachers. -
First Chance of Fleeing to "Amerikha"
After passing the immigration tests, they were eager to leave. But, Selamawi's half sister, Mulu, showed up unexpectedly so they stayed stayed behind to wait for her. -
Arrival in America FINALLY!
After years of dreaming about this paradise called "Amerikha," they finally made it! -
The birth of Hntsa (Temesgen)
Selamawi's youngest brother was conceived in Sudan but born in America. -
First Halloween Experience
America's version of Hoyo Hoyo! -
The End of the Civil War of Eritrea and Ethiopia
The Civil War of Selamawi's Homelands started in 1961 and finally ended in 1991. -
Tewolde's Death
Selamawi loses his oldest brother and best friend, due to a drunk driver. -
Eritrea Became Independent
After many years of fighting, Eritrea finally became an independent nation. -
Selamawi's Acceptance to Harvard University
His commitment and dedication allowed him to get accepted to one of the top colleges. -
Haileab's Death
During Selamawi's junior year in college, his father's life was taken by a drunk driver. -
Harvard University Graduation
Selamawi fulfills his parents dream of graduating from one of the top colleges.