School District 27J’s Post

“I had that power to tell people how I felt and I could change the way people see others who share my background, a Mexican-American Muslim student.” – Nubia G. Nubia, a 27J student enrolled full time at Front Range Community College through the Gateway to College program, is building her path in a way that reflects both who she is and what she has overcome. As a Mexican-American Muslim student, she says her journey has been rooted in representation and connection–wanting others to feel seen, heard and understood. Recently, Nubia was one of only eight students nationally selected as a DREAM Scholar through Achieving the Dream, an opportunity that included weeks working alongside poets and mentors to turn her story into a spoken word piece. Through that process, she reflected on her experiences in middle and high school that shaped how she sees herself and the world. She described the work as “very life changing and liberating,” giving her the space to process her story and find strength in it. Taking the stage at the Achieving the Dream national conference in March, Nubia said she went from feeling unsure to fully confident in her voice. “I got that feeling of yes, I belong here,” she said. In that moment, she was not just sharing her story, but creating space for others who may have felt overlooked or misunderstood. Now, as she prepares to wrap up her junior year, Nubia carries that same purpose forward. Whether through her future studies or a career in communications, she hopes to continue telling stories, building understanding, and uplifting voices that deserve to be heard.