Jeanean Strickland:  

Life The trials and tribulations of growing up lead me to Russia, where I was not black nor white nor ugly. I was an American. I was the "Hollywood movie star" with a smile that brighted everyone's day. I also heard for the first and perhaps the last time a little girl say, "I wish I were chocolate colored like you." For four days this summer, I hosted a delegation of Russians. Although those four days were difficult at times, I was able to plan and see those plans become a reality. All the reasons why I chose to study Russian and this difficult journey in life were clear. I wish I could find a...Expand for more