Post 2: Genius Hour Ideas

For Genius Hour, I would like to focus on interfaith studies and/or the political divide.

Blog Post Number 1

I'm a black kid at a majority white school that practices a religion that has its roots in Asia, I play a sport dominated by British people and Egyptians, and my best friends are a tiny Filipino genius and a foul mouthed Mexican-American. I am not sure if I could be more diverse if I tried. A lot of what defines me is my family. My mother and father have shaped me into the person I am today, and their specific style of parenting has given them success with two kids. A lot of my identity is also my religion. I'm Buddhist, and I am associated with the Soka Gakkai International, or SGI, the "official" organization of Nochiren Buddhism in the world. This defines a lot of my worldview and gives me a lens with which to see the world through. There is a fantastic community that supports me in whatever decision I make and helps me stay faithful to religion. Another important piece of me is squash. I play squash almost every day, and it's my preferred sport.