The Originals’ Stories

Rahima's Story

Rahima Ahmed is a beautiful representation of the many different faces of America. “A lot of different flowers make the most beautiful bouquet.” She couldn’t have said it better.

Ali's Story

A hub of vibrancy and diversity, this photo was taken in Mexico City. Proudly hailing from Mexico, Ali Monterrosas comes from Brazilian decent. Ali’s sweatshirt reps both these flags. A genderle...

@nailahmikan's Story

Proof that cultural identity is not defined by physical location @nailahmikan didn’t discover that she’s part Latina until her late teens. She chose the Mexico flag to honor her recently dis...

Roath's Story

Roath Pov is a Cambodian immigrant. His journey began 35 years ago when he was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. His family were victims of the notoriously murderous Khmer Rouge regime which r...

Samuel's Story

22-year-old Samuel Collett proves that your outward appearance doesn’t define your connections and experiences. Half Guyanese and half Dutch, he was adopted and raised by a Caucasian family in C...

Usman Alli's Story

Jumping between two different worlds, @usman._alli was Born in America but raised in Nigeria. Lagos is where his heart is, Brooklyn is his home. Now, proudly living back in America, he honors bo...