What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?

There are many aspects from different cultural influences in my life that I find interesting. My Southern American heritage is something that I experience nearly everyday of my life with the food I eat and the words I say such as, “Y’all.” The importance of family, having fun, and working hard are all things I’ve learned through my southern culture and I find to be important in life.

Farther back in my heritage, my Scottish and Irish ancestors have always been fascinating to me. I’m proud to be descended from a culture of people who fought for what they believed in and never let oppression keep them down. They took pride in their family name and found honor in bravery, which is something I admire.

– A.B.