The Taboo of Physical Disability in Coptic and Middle Eastern Culture My name is Marina Z. Nakhla. I am a 23-year old daughter to two Coptic Orthodox Egyptian immigrants, a sister, and a friend. I am…
And this is my story.Over two decades ago, my parents aimed to come to America from Egypt. They applied and went through the arduous process of America’s diversity lottery.Yes, “lottery,” as there aren’t many visas handed…
We live in three cultures as Coptic Americans.First, we are American: it’s the culture we were raised up in, and it’s what we interact with every day from the moment we step outside of our homes.…