About the Authors

  • Mariama Kamara
  • dumfries, Virginia
  • I chose Odu because It’s a competitive and very diverse school. The environment is also very safe
  • I do Makeup , hair, I like cooking and planning parties
  • The importance of human rights , the way colored people were treated by world war 2 . And diseases that came about  during this war .
  • Destiny Wescott
  • North Prince George, Virginia
  • I chose ODU for the diversity and vibe that it gave when coming, it made me feel included.
  • For my hobbies I draw and read
  • What I learned from this project is how everyone is coming together to help the war but will still have trouble with African Americans donating blood to support the cause on such a serious situation.
  • I say a fun fact about me is that i have been in dance for 12 years and yet still can’t dance.

  • My name’s Mackenzie Kastner!
  • I’m from Midlothian, Virginia and I chose ODU because of the location as well as the reviews of the nursing program!
  • I love to dance and play volleyball.
  • From this project, I learned that women had a major role in WWII and without the nurses the stories of the war would be completely different.
  • Fun fact: I can actually surf and I love dogs!