Reem Bou-Nacklie Oral History conducted by John Horan and Lindsey Waldenberg

This oral history documents the lived experience of Bou-Nacklie, a Lebanese American born in Bikfaya, Lebanon, and raised in rural Vermont before relocating to Boston. The interview explores her family's migration, including her father's journey from Ghana to the United States for graduate studies and her mother's transition from Lebanon to America. Bou-Nacklie reflects on navigating dual cultural identities in a predominantly white community. The narrative follows her educational and professional journey while highlighting key moments of identity formation and cultural reconnection.

Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies

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