Next year will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the death of former Yugoslavian President Josip Broz Tito. Tito’s death was a significant moment in Yugoslavian history that ushered in a new era of ethnic conflict, nationalism, and war. The war … Continued
A week ago I was approached with a request to translate one of my recent essays into Bosnian. Easy enough, I thought. I would be writing about a familiar topic, in my native language. How difficult could that be? I … Continued
I didn’t know your name but you became a part of my soul at instant of your death. I was sixteen and the war in Bosnia had just begun. Simply walking on the street became a game of Russian roulette. … Continued
This past Tuesday, November 4th, I was one of hundreds of thousands of new naturalized immigrant voters. Prior to the election I made sure to conduct thorough research of local issues and candidates’ backgrounds, knowing that I am not only … Continued