African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation

December 23, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Students Attend Conference on Lifestyle Choices (Video)

Students from local public schools attended a recent conference on lifestyle choices held by the African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation at the Silver Spring Civic Center on Dec. 13. The discussion brought African students together to talk about the pressures they face in school and how counselors and parents can help them navigate cultural differences […]

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December 13, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

African Students Face Cultural Challenges

“Do you think drugs are a way to fit in?” A loud “yes” was heard from the audience as African middle and high school students nodded in agreement to panelist Omonigho Ufomata’s question. The students from local public schools were at the Silver Spring Civic Center for a conference on lifestyle choices held by the […]

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