A Jamaican Brit Navigating American Education: A Personal Narrative
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Graham, K-A. 2020. A Jamaican Brit Navigating American Education: A Personal Narrative. Caribbean Educational Research Journal. 5 (1), pp. 131-143.
| Authors | Graham, K-A. |
|---|---|
| Abstract | The Intersection between the Past and Present: The past is the past, that’s the saying. But the past intersects with the present every day. My past or my history begins with my grandparents. My journey to my current place began with my grandparents. My parents then contributed and my mom solidified my destination, in my opinion. Using narrative inquiry as the basis for an investigation into my own history. From Jamaica to the United Kingdom landing where I am today in West Texas, United States of America. How my Jamaican roots have guided me, educated me, and aided me on my educational journey as an immigrant. |
| Keywords | first generation; immigrant; racism; higher education; United Kingdom; United States; Windrush |
| Journal | Caribbean Educational Research Journal |
| Journal citation | 5 (1), pp. 131-143 |
| ISSN | 1727-5512 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Publisher | The Caribbean Educational Research Journal (CERJ) |
| Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Anyone |
| Publisher's version | License File Access Level Anyone |
| Web address (URL) | https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fhe/education/publications/past-issues/volume-5-number-1-special-issue-voices-afar/articles/12_cerj-vol-5-no1-graham-(pp131-143).aspx |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | Sep 2019 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | Jun 2019 |
| Deposited | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Copyright holder | © 2020 School of Education, The University of the West Indies Cave Hill |
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