Hello my name is Yasir Mungani. My grandmother named me after the late president of Palestine (#FreePalestine). Ever since I found that out I’ve been even more proud of my name. At the age of 12, my parents immigrated to this country after nearly six years of the immigration process and bouncing from refugee camp to the next. We finally journeyed to the land of opportunities. Since we have arrived, I have made it my mission to not let my parents down. The motto of every African parent is “I’ve brought you here, now don’t disappoint me” and I’ve let that shape me and my whole high school career. I’ve stumble across some hardship of course, such as distinguishing who I am from who I want to be, and struggling with how to get there, but all is written and trust in yourself and in God and you will get there. I want to do everything. I want to create, inspire, innovate, liberate and develop ideas and take pre-existing ones to make people better versions of themselves. I have many passions and I want to learn all I can to make those passions realities and show my loved ones that they can do it as well. I am looking forward to discovering myself and exploring all that life presents to me.
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Lynn Girven
9/29/2020 02:24:33 pm
I am sure you are quite a role model for your family.
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Tim Wilson
9/30/2020 03:23:27 am
Your family's story is incredible. It is my pleasure to witness you make a mark on this world Yasir.
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Brady Fergusson
10/9/2020 10:47:45 am
Thank you for sharing this about yourself, Yasir. I didn't know that about your name! I'm looking forward to reading your articles this year.
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