Voices from the Margins
"I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood." -Audre Lorde
Welcome to the College of Education Diversity Committee's "Voices from the Margins" page, where your unique self takes center stage. Here you will find narratives of resilience, expressions of strength in the face of adversity, and stories from those who refuse to be diminished by circumstance. It is our passion to give voice to students who are not typically heard and to highlight the diverse perspectives that continue to strengthen the College of Education.
We encourage you to share in this experience with us, whether through visual art, poetry, or narrative. If you have been silenced, diminished, or relegated to the margins, this is your space to shine! So what's your story?
Out Here in Kansas
This is the cultural moment we've been waiting for. It might seem audacious to make
such a statement during this time of political upheaval and uncertainty, but as a
gay person, I've never experienced so much clarity.
Breaking Free, Finding Me
Eight years ago I found myself in a domestic violence relationship with the father
of my child. I endured a lot of pain, fear, embarrassment, trauma, shame and loss
of identity.
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Haunted No Longer
When I look at the question of whether people can change, I look internally for enlightenment.
I see how I have changed throughout the years.
Sometimes reading others' stories can stir up feelings and memories from our own past experiences. If after reading one of our essays you would like to speak to a counselor please contact the Counseling and Testing Center at 316-978-3440 or contact Jody Fiorini at jody.fiorini@wichita.edu.