Episode 18.
Born in Uganda and raised in Kenya, Sos has lived in the U.S. for ten years, learning about the system and how he can build a new life.  Despite the challenges, he remains positive and focused on the opportunities and bringing joy through stories.  He is a published author, and his children's book was inspired by his interactions with African Americans.  As a Black African, he brings a unique perspective to the Black experience and opportunities in America.  Sos has retained his Anglican Christian faith, although he has not yet found a comfortable Anglican community in Boston. His work in two conservative Jewish synagogues feeds his soul and has opened his heart to better ways of building community.    

Highlights:
·       His father had three wives with different religions – Catholic, Muslim and Anglican.  Living together was happy and peaceful.  
·       Anglican churches in Boston have a similar service to those in Kenya but worshipping in a mostly white congregation is more restrained. 
·       Working in the Jewish community soothes his soul.  Seeing how the synagogues keep the community together and supporting the service inspires him.
·       African Americans can succeed in America and have opportunities worth pursuing. 
·       It is better for African Americans to focus on the children’s future, rather than the pain of slavery’s history. 

 
Quotes:
“A Black Kenyan in America is not the easiest because African American will identify you as an African. And a white person will not tell if you're an American or you are African unless you speak.”

“I actually just healed my soul being in those places because you get that spirit of love working there [in the synagogue].”

“I'm going through a certain transition from the different system to another system, and I haven't found my system in this place, so Moses is taking me up.”

References:
Mau Mau – https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mau-mau

Social Media links for Sos: 
Children’s Book – Zikununu (Available soon.)
Radio program – Citizen Radio in Kenya,  Capital Radio in Uganda
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sostheng_k/?hl=en
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sostheng-kituyi-4a144731/

Social Media links for Méli:
Email – [email protected]
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisolomon/
Talking with God Project –  https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org

Transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851013/episodes/11083822-18-sostheng-kituyi-worshipping-comes-from-the-heart/edit

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