Before exploring further, please know I am a Syracuse staff member who studied Geography as an undergrad at this institution. While studying at Syracuse, I studied abroad in Wrocław, Poland, I learned about the story I am attempting to tell. I realize I did not live through these circumstances and am afforded certain benefits as am American-born cisgender women. After graduating, I entered the workforce as a contributor to privileged public and private groups, where I enhanced the mission of arguably ivory tower groups in my local communities. With all of this considered, I still hope to contribute to the genuine effort of telling this story and fostering further dialogue on the importance of the events that unfold in the coming pages.