Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Office of Inclusion hosted an Open Mic Night on April 5, 2023. The focus surrounded the topic of “breaking barriers.” The event allowed people a chance to tell their stories of family, fortitude, overcoming self-doubt, and isolation. Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer shares highlights of the gathering that also featured insight from several international students.
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Event Organizer LaShawna Moyle provides definition of "social justice"
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Jonathan Kamoah reads story about his childhood home called "Little Bethlehem"
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Mason Binneboese shares military story
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Glenford Ferguson aka G. Lyon
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Student Olivia Williams
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Ukrainian native Uliana Pylypchuk
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Open mic participant shares poem written for Black History Month
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