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Sandra's ability to stand up for what is important to her, which is people understanding the victims stories, displays the value of leadership. She took time out of her recovery to voice the stories of the victims. Sandra’s art and activism helped raise awareness of the oppression happening back in her country. With each photograph in the gallery and each interview, the story of the massacre was told in different perspectives. Every moment expressing her experience meant so much to her, and her people. She took over the role as a voice for the people involved in the massacre who didn’t stand up for themselves. -Aidan

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Sandra's Visit to the Refugee Camps. (Chapter 26)

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Sandra's Visit to the Refugee Camps. (Chapter 26)

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This shows her value of community, sticking with her people, her tribe. She feels a special bond to her tribe and her family, and although they are literally on opposite sides of the world, Sandra feels as though they are all one. "My sisters and I wanted to go by ourselves, not in any official capacity with an organization, just us-arriving as friends, not foreigners. We planned to quietly visit the camp and talk with people about their lives." (pg. 211, ch. 26) This quote shows how she really cares about the people in refugee camps, and how she's not just an ambassador from an organization, she's a friend who wants to talk to them about their lives. The importance Sandra places on community is shown in this action. -Caroline

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Sandra was introduced to racism in her school. (Chapter 18)

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Sandra was introduced to racism in her school. (Chapter 18)

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When Sandra lived in Africa, everyone there had the same skin color. They never had to worry about racial inequality. But when she moved to America, where most people there are white, that all changed. Everyone looked at her like she was a wild zoo animal. It isn't fair to be treated unequally because of your culture and skin tone. This is why one of her most important values is equality, especially in America. Here is a quote from the book that shows she has to endure racism every day: "I was exhausted by the thought of dealing with more racial chasms." She is tired of it, and she just wants to have a normal social status that is equal to everyone. -Noah

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Sandra starts middle school in America. (Chapter 16)

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Sandra starts middle school in America. (Chapter 16)

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Entering a brand new school that culturally differs from her school in Congo caused anxiety for Sandra. American students didn't have a great first impression on Sandra resulting in her having negative opinions about her white peers. They came off as obnoxious and bratty when they would disrespect their teacher and use their phones during class time. Sandra's love for education has always been existent. This incident from her white peers caused a realization for Sandra that she values education even more in America than she did in Congo. -Aidan

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Sandra strongly values independence, and when her mother's traditional African ideas clash with American culture, Sandra is upset with her mother for not letting her do all of the things most American teens are allowed to. She also doesn't like her mother's control over her and wants to live without her mother telling her how to. "I wanted to be like my American friends. They went on dates with boys, which my parents did not want me to do. My friends' parents actually drove them on dates and dropped them off at the movie theater or a cafe, because the kids weren't old enough to drive. In Africa, we didn't casually date the way teenagers do in America." (pg. 177, ch. 22)
-Caroline