What Does It Mean to Be American: Amir Gawish, Maryland
Story Narrative:
This snapshot was gathered in conjunction with the Maryland Voices initiative at Maryland Humanities, specifically to supplement the "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street program. This collection, made up of stories of first-time voters between the ages of 18 and 24, showcases the experiences of young people as they wrestled with the 2020 presidential election, issues around social justice, the environment, immigration, and the pandemic.
Amir Gawish (00:00): My name is Amir Gawish. I am 22 years old. I go to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and I am a diehard Lakers fan.
Amir Gawish (00:09): I think it means opening yourself up to different cultures with different beliefs, understanding those beliefs and being able to celebrate them with those people.
Asset ID: 2021.03.03.f
Themes: Generation Z, youth, Being American, culture, American dream, culture
Date recorded: February 5, 2021
Length of recording: 00:21s
Related traveling exhibition: Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
Sponsor or affiliated organization: Edward H. Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University, in partnership with Maryland Humanities
More information: https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/museum-on-main-street/2021-2022-tour/
Media Files:
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Hear Amir's story (includes open captions).
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Audio version of Amir's story.
