Bita Edraki and Kathy Purnell
Recorded
July 21, 2023
Archived
July 21, 2023
44:14 minutes
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Id:
mby022908
Description
Kathy Purnell (54) interviews her colleague, Bita Edraki (57), about her childhood in Iran before the Iranian Revolution, her journey to the United States, and her Bahá’í faith that has guided her through many transitions in life.Subject Log / Time Code
Bita Edraki (BE) tells Kathy Purnell (KP) about growing up in Tehran, Iran.
BE shares some early memories of her older brother and extended family.
BE talks about the importance of education and reflects on memories of her schools and teachers.
BE remembers when her father first told her they were moving to the United States.
KP asks BE how she first felt about leaving Tehran and moving to Saratoga, California.
BE describes her last visit to Iran before the Iranian Revolution and how it changed her feeling of "home."
KP asks BE about the life she created with her first husband and children.
KP asks BE how she found herself in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
BE talks about her work with Afghan refugees.
KP asks what it means to BE to be Baháʼí.
KP asks BE how Kalamazoo can be a more welcoming home for all people.
Participants
- Bita Edraki
- Kathy Purnell