Have you ever heard of the musician Yo-Yo Ma? He is a famous cellist who was a musical prodigy. When he was a child, he played his cello for the President of the USA. He has won many Grammy awards and has played all over the world! But Yo-Yo Ma is also an activist who cares deeply about culture and family.
We read a story based on a real-life event where Yo-Yo Ma played his cello at the border. He did this to raise awareness about the millions of families who are separated by borders.
Families can be divided by borders for many different reasons. Our class discussed how many of us have family and friends that are living in different countries, and how we cannot visit them because of COVID-19. We also talked about how some families may be divided because of their citizenship and immigration status.
