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Neurelis Bautista, Fenway High, Boston, 2023

I never imagined that the humble kidney bean would have such a meaningful influence on my life. Beans have been a part of my journey since I was a little girl, unsure of how life would unfold, and they taught me how to find joy in something that some people find stressful.

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Tayana Antoine, Fenway High, Boston, 2023

It’s funny because when my siblings were born I wanted nothing more than to be a mother figure, and to have that responsibility. I felt like it was an honor to have that role, but the deeper I got into it, the quicker I realized the role was definitely not for the weak.

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Jenessa Otabor, Fenway High, Boston, 2023

The way society is constructed can silence women of color. Being one of two Black women in the class was intimidating, but speaking our truth is even more important.

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Catari Giglio, Fenway High, Boston, 2020

As kids, we often dream of what we wish to become when we grow up…As I grew older, my ideas changed. I wanted to become a dancer; a graphic designer; a nurse, even. But I never thought I would end up where I am today.

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Anthony Gonzalez, Fenway High, Boston, 2020

Code-switch. Verb. It is to have the ability to alternate between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation. This is a skill that is essential to the success of anyone. But there was once a time where I didn’t even know what this ability was, let alone how to do it.

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Salamata Barry, Fenway High, Boston, 2019

This experience has shaped me into a strong, motivated woman, and I hope to make a difference so that more women in Africa don’t go through the same torture I did.

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