In light of Brown’s transition to online learning, the U-FLi Center will be sharing narratives from the Class of 2020. We aim to affirm and honor graduating students’ time at Brown. Read about Khaila J. Mickens (she/they) below:

What does it mean to you to be U-FLi?

Coming into a place that wasn’t built for you or your success, combating culture shock, shame, and worries from home to try and do the best you can for you and your family.

What communities at Brown have been influential in making it feel like a home?

The BCSC, theater, any space with QPOC.

Favorite memory at Brown?

TWTP as a freshman.

Who are you away from Brown/outside of the student identity? 

An older sister, a daughter, a mother (to my dog), a teacher, and an explorer.