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Courtney Manley | African American |
“Being African American often times may lead to pinpointing my exact roots as a bit of a mystery. My roots inspire me to be myself even if it seems to break social and cultural barriers. As a martial artist and budding gaming podcaster, I feel empowered and inspired to represent my culture through these various mediums.”
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#MIZIZiD: Michal | Eritrean | 🇪🇷 "The resilience of Eritreans and our vibrant/diverse cultures inspires me everyday." (at Equator, Kenya)
Steven X | African American; Native American; Hispanic |
“As an artist myself knowing my history allows me to channel my creativity in the best manner possible. I am empowered and inspired by my lineage to create works that uphold and further the standard set by those who came before me. My ancestry is important because it shows me everything that I was and everything I can become if I learn it in its entirety. I love my legacy because without it my existence has no validity or meaning.”
Michal | Eritrean | 🇪🇷 "The resilience of Eritreans and our vibrant/diverse cultures inspires me everyday."
Amir Gilliam | African American and Panamanian | 🇵🇦 “My roots definitely inspire me as a student of history and psychology major. I am inspired by the fact that my ancestor are me and I am them and that my history and culture has shaped me to be who I am. Also being African American and seemingly not knowing what country in Africa my roots are specifically I am inspired to continue to learn and connect to my African roots the best I can.”
Brandon Moe aka DJ HEAVY BASS | Trinidad and Tobago | 🇹🇹
“Roots: With a majority of my family being from Trinidad, I grew up with the love and respect for the culture from the food, to the people and music. What inspires me is my family and the culture that I go so hard for.”
Ryan Petit | Haiti & Venezuela | 🇭🇹🇻🇪 "My roots inspire me to be proud of my complexion and my features. My roots remind me why I'm doing what I'm doing and not to give up and keep working hard. I don't want to upset my ancestors and bring shame onto my family. My roots motivate me towards my future. My roots are who I am and who I will always be. You can quote me on that."
Abele Meshesha | Ethiopia | 🇪🇹 "My roots inspire to be proud and strong ✊🏽"
