God Bless the USA - A Journey of Immigration and Gratitude
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a powerful TEDx talk that delves into the inspiring journey of Salima Hemani, an educator and community leader. Learn about her family's forced immigration from Uganda under Idi Amin's dictatorship and their subsequent move to the United States. Discover how Hemani's parents viewed this challenging experience as a blessing, providing their children with access to quality education. Gain insights into Hemani's extensive career in education, spanning 27 years, including her current role as a behavior specialist working with autistic children. Understand her passion for empowering teenagers and women through her leadership position in her mosque. Reflect on the themes of resilience, gratitude, and the transformative power of education in shaping lives and communities.
Syllabus
God Bless the USA | Salima Hemani | TEDxYouth@PHUHS
Taught by
TEDx
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