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1.2 "But Where Are You Really From" Call For Submissions!!
By Schema Mag Crew
Several months ago, we asked you guys to send us in your stories about who you are, what your beliefs are and above all, what funny feelings arise when asked the question, "Where are you from?" The point was to get to the heart of how and why it's so difficult for ethnically and culturally diverse 1.5- and 2nd-Gens to answer a seemingly simply inquiry without feeling even just a tad of frustration, hesitation or resentment.
The fact is, most people aren't satisfied with just, "I'm from Canada" or "I'm from the U.S." They want to know, where you're really from.
We didn't really know what kind of response we would get, but our initial six features seem to have resonated with many of you and we are thrilled.
So you know what? We would love to hear your but-where-are-you-really-from story too! There are no prerequisites to sharing your story and no necessity for a grandiose tale. We are all cultural navigators and we experience diversity everyday, naturally and unconsciously. So don't be afraid, all we ask is for you to be open and honest.
To help get your creative juices flowing, check out this video by the Asia Society called What's Your Story?:
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Inspired? Intrigued? Get writing!
Click here for submission guidelines and more information.
If you are interested in contributing to other columns in Schema InDepth, please visit InDepth Submission Guidelines.
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