Seeking Refuge

In this seventh episode of Season 2, we talk to Bekah Bennett. Bekah is an international studies student at the University of South Carolina who works in Clarkston to help support the refugee community.

UNHCR:

International Rescue Committee:

Clarkston Community Center:

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are

Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

In this sixth episode of Season 2, we talk to Ogbai Afeworkie. Ogbai is a refugee from Ethiopia and a current student at Georgia State University. Ogbai and I talk about his refugee story from growing up in refugee camps to dealing with the US education system.

Ethiopian-Eritrean War: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/ethiopia-eritrea-conflict-20-years-brothers-war-180506082447762.html

Challenges for Refugee Students: https://brycs.org/schools/back-to-school-challenges-and-strengths-of-refugee-students

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are

Track 2: Blue Dot Sessions - Detailing

Track 3: Blue Dot Sessions - Night Watch

Track 4: Blue Dot Sessions - Pastel de Nata

Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

In this fifth episode of Season 2, we talk to Luma Mufleh. Luma is a former asylee from Jordan who founded Fugees Family and Fugees Academy- an all refugee school and soccer team in Clarkston, Georgia. Luma talks about her background, her current work with refugees, and how it has affected her. You can find out more about Fugees Family here.

Luma's Ted Talk: http://bit.ly/lumamufleh

Books Luma mentioned in the interview:

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW)

Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

In this fourth episode of Season 2, we talk to Brian Bollinger. Brian is the executive director for Friends of Refugees, a non-profit whose mission is “to empower refugees through opportunities that provide for their well-being, education and employment.”. We talked to Brian today about the economic impact of refugees in Clarkston, GA and beyond. You can find out more about what Friends of Refugees here.

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW)

Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

In the third episode of Season 2, we talk to Pastor Trent Deloach. He is the lead pastor at Clarkston International Bible Church. We talked to Pastor Deloach about how his church impacts the refugee populations in Clarkston and the lessons he's learned from leading such a diverse congregation. You can find out more about what CIBC does here.

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW)

Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

In today's episode, we talk to Dr. Mary Helen O'Connor. An assistant professor at Georgia State University, Dr. O’Connor is an expert in refugee studies, with a particular interest in public health among refugee populations. We talked to Dr. O'Connor about her experiences in Clarkston, GA and how her research is impacting the community. You can find out more about the Georgia State University Prevention Research Center here: http://bit.ly/36Sx3fX

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW)

Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

This new season focuses on the town of Clarkston, Georgia, which is one of the most culturally diverse towns in the United States. In today's episode, we talk to Clarkson Mayor, Ted Terry. Mayor Ted is running for US Senate and has been an advocate for refugee resettlement in his town and across the state of Georgia. We talked to Mayor Ted about how his community has shaped him and his thoughts on some of the political struggles facing refugees today. You can find out more about his platform by going to his website: https://tedforgeorgia.com/

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW)

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

For the last show of this season, we talk to Alexis Vetack about her involvement with Gamecocks Aiding Refugees in Columbia, and how students can get involved in helping local refugee populations. We'll be back with more episodes in 2020.

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW)

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

This week, we talk to Katie Heins, a former UofSC Honor's College student, about her involvement in research regarding refugees and the impact that it has had on her life after College.

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW)

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

This week, we talk to Thakur Mishra about what life is like as a former refugee in the United States. Through his work at Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency, Thakur is helping refugees to find homes in the greater-Charlotte area.

If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW)

Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.