As the daughter of immigrant parents and an immigrant myself who transitioned to the US as a pre-teen, I have lived and have witnessed how fellow immigrant children struggle with role confusion, and ethnic and racial identity as we become Americans. I was 10 years old when my world came to a crashing halt as I learned to become African American; I had never been African American before, so I had no idea who I was becoming. My Caribbean culture and strict religious upbringing compounded my new identity. I was no longer a young Dominican girl from a small village where everyone knew each other, I was now an America and this America was fast-paced, loud and very confusing with so many new rules to adhere to. My idea is to share the struggles as well as the victories of bridging the gap and blending my worlds to become a confident woman of color. Dr. Kerry Ann Zamore is a University Professor, Clinical Social Worker, Award Winning Filmmaker, Playwright, Author and Advocate. She enjoys creating spaces using theatre and film to bring awareness and education about social issues in the community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
