Even if you are from the same neighborhood as someone else, you might still be coming from different places. Where you are from is a complicated question and it elicits complicated, but interesting and thought-provoking responses. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Hannah’s Interlude

I am from Fort Worth , Texas and I am the youngest of 2. I have an older brother and I was raised by a single mom. So I witnessed my mother get up and work so hard to take care of her family , so I had no choice but to follow in her footsteps and do the same thing. I always knew that I was special and God had a whole different plan for me he knew that I was destined to be someone great! Read More>>

Jazzmyne Buckels

That’s always an interesting question for me. When people ask, I typically say I’m from Evanston, Illinois by way of Southern Louisiana, because I spent my childhood growing up between the North Chicago suburbs and different parts of Southern Louisiana. Both left a lasting impression on how I see food and family — especially in the kitchen. Read More>>

 DaShaun Marshall

I’m from the Westside of Chicago IL, and my background wasn’t like most kids growing up. My upbringing was very confusing for many reasons. My mother worked several jobs to support herself and me. When my sister was born more responsibilities fell on her including myself. The thought of being an only child was all I knew, and I didn’t like the fact that it was over once my sister was born. I adjusted quickly at a young age and my childhood went drastically by me. Read More>>