In my photograph essay, I am digging into the culture of the Muslim community in the Lexington area. And what better way to do this than to interview some directly. I conducted an informal interview (due to the answers being more genuine) on my uncle, which was in general on the topic of his immigration and the Muslim community at large.
His arrival in the US was to him a new beginning, a new chapter in his life. His integration into our society came slowly, as he had a basic grasp of the English language. Eventually, he gained his bearings, got a job, went back to college, and got his life on track here. He's doing well, but he hopes to become better and attain more in the future.
He is intrigued by the Muslim community over here, Having become accustomed to the community in his home con try Sudan, he does not approve of all the factors of the community. He says that the community is mostly Palestinians and those with a weak connection to God. But there is still a significant minority that is "truly Muslim" and actively seeks to better the community, whether it be in the form of donation or volunteer work.
I will use the information I get to look into as many aspects of the community as possible. Obviously this is supposed to be a mostly positive essay, so I will most likely focus on his positive points.
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