In this final episode of Grief Gratitude & Greatness, Sarah speaks with her father about how he met her mom, their young romance and their lives as immigrants to the United States. Sarah and her Dad also reflect on the importance of family, the difficulties of existing as a Jew in Iraq, stark cultural differences and life continuing after Sarah’s mom’s death.
Trigger Warning: This episode references suicide. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please seek help by dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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In this final episode of Grief Gratitude & Greatness, Sarah speaks with her father about how he met her mom, their young romance and their lives as immigrants to the United States. Sarah and her Dad also reflect on the importance of family, the difficulties of existing as a Jew in Iraq, stark cultural differences and life continuing after Sarah’s mom’s death.
Trigger Warning: This episode references suicide. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please seek help by dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Dr. Agya Boakye-Boaten On The African Immigrant Experience
Grief Gratitude & Greatness
26 minutes 58 seconds
5 years ago
Dr. Agya Boakye-Boaten On The African Immigrant Experience
When we look at history, we see Western culture's invasive influence spreading around the world, replacing local beliefs and customs. Dr. Agya Boakye-Boaten grew up in a village in Ghana, where he was educated in a Methodist all-boys school beginning at the age of 10. Upon coming to the US, he found that many of the things he’d been taught were problematic and required dismantling. Sarah speaks to Agya about becoming "an unapologetic African," the struggle of immigrants to reclaim their identity, and the pressing need for Americans to listen to the pain of Black people.
Grief Gratitude & Greatness
In this final episode of Grief Gratitude & Greatness, Sarah speaks with her father about how he met her mom, their young romance and their lives as immigrants to the United States. Sarah and her Dad also reflect on the importance of family, the difficulties of existing as a Jew in Iraq, stark cultural differences and life continuing after Sarah’s mom’s death.
Trigger Warning: This episode references suicide. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please seek help by dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
