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121 Annella Linton

11/20/2016

Annella grew up in Northern Ireland and lived her adult life in London before coming to the US in 2012. As a green card holder she cannot vote in federal elections until she has been in the states for five years. However, Annella is uniquely able to offer the perspective of what it feels like to be an immigrant in the wake of the recent presidential election.
She shares her perceptions of the US on the world stage as well as thoughts regarding the influence of "fake news" in this past election cycle.

Music: "New Kicks" by Le Tigre

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120 Lazaro Hernandez

11/13/2016

Lazaro was raised in Jaimanitas, a modest neighborhood in Havana, Cuba. He was a very active child and who found a lifelong passion when his mother introduced him to dance at eleven years old. After completing college and working as a teacher, Lazaro moved to St. Petersburg, Russia. There he taught Latin dance for two years before moving to Maine with his fiance in 2014.

Lazaro and Anna (NMS 098) opened their dance studio last year where they offer weekly Bachata and Salsa lessons. Danza Latina is located at 108 High St., in Portland, ME. Lazaro speaks eloquently about the joy he feels while dancing and his motivation to share this freedom, happiness, and connection with others here in Maine.

Music: "Es Tu Mirada" by Leoni Torres Ft Kelvis Ochoa and Alexander Abreu.

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119 Aqeel Mohialdeen

11/6/2016

Aqeel Mohaildeen is a graphic designer who has begun to produce and print a newspaper to welcome and inform Arabic speaking immigrants who are new to Maine. The free newspaper is called The Hanging Gardens of Babylon and is available at the Portland Public Library as well as area Arabic markets and restaurants. Click here for a link to free on-line version of The Hanging Gardens of Babylon newspaper.

Aqeel arrived in the US in 2010 and settled in Maine in 2013. He loves the "pure people" and the kindness he's found in Maine as well as Portland's red brick architecture. Aqeel plans to stay in Maine and participate fully in his community and in his new country. He also discusses voting and explains that he won't disappoint the founding fathers of this country and he will vote in Tuesday's presidential election.

Music: Iraqi folk song, "It Is Because I Have Nobody" by Ahmad Shamma

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