Tenga Un Nice Day
It may be a slow process, and it may be met with criticism along the way, but believe it or not, languages evolve. When was the last time someone corrected […]
Category Archives: Culture
Diversity in “American” Food
What is American Food? If you asked almost anyone, people would name foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs, meatloaf, roast beef, fried chicken, and the list goes on. These foods, […]
Music and Immigration
Since immigration is a critical part of America’s history, it is no wonder that music today reflects the struggles of a new life in a new country. Cuban-American artist, Celia […]
Visual Arts in the 1960’s and the African American Community: What does this mean for the education of immigrants today?
On September 18, 2012, Professor Daniel Widener gave a lecture at Occidental College on visual arts in the African American community. I attended this lecture, and walked away feeling moved […]
An Irish Immigration Issue
Over 2000 people in Dublin, Ireland marched in protest for the murder of a Nigerian 15 year old boy who had immigrated to Ireland at the age of 4. […]
Is the American Identity Based on Appearance?
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are the qualities that build the American identity. However, what we fail to acknowledge is that throughout history, Americans have challenged and contradicted […]
Why Bilingualism Benefits our Children and the Country
As our country becomes more diverse due to a constant influx of immigrants, children must learn to accept and adapt to a variety of values and cultural backgrounds, including languages. […]
Journeys
Stories of immigration are both humbling and humanizing. They reveal so much about strength, courage, sacrifice, and the persistence of the individual spirit. Such stories also make us think about all […]
Permanently Marked for Exclusion
According to The Wall Street Journal, some immigrants are denied permanent residency (i.e. green cards) because of their tattoos, which State Department officials associate with street gangs. While the exclusion […]
If You Reside In the U.S. Without Legal Permission, You Are…
…Well, that depends on who’s talking. Some will say, “illegal.” Others will say, “undocumented.” Does it matter? Yes. Many Latinas and Latinos, who may be at risk of being labeled […]
Immigration Talk 