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On The Advantages and Challenges Of Interracial Marriage
Being in an interracial relationship can have both incredible advantages and also some tough challenges.
The Gift of Being a TCK, Embodied By the French Singer Jain
Jain is a singer and a Third Culture Kid (TCK), a true product of multiculturalism. She is truly a child of the world. Jain was born in 1992 in Toulouse, France. She spent her formative years in France, Dubai, the Congo […]
The Culture Behind ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya’
“The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” was produced by Studio Ghibli in 2013, the legendary Japanese animation house that has brought us “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro” and “The Wind Rises,” among other classics. The release of “The Tale of […]
Part I of VI: Cross-Cultural Pandemic Perspectives — TCK Thoughts from Shanghai
Many within our cross-cultural, intersectional community rely on skills to keep ourselves grounded among chaos. Yet, who would have expected a global pandemic would spur the masses to remember the wisdom of keeping body and soul together during difficult times? […]
Being a TCK: a chance to see the diversely beautiful world- Dahlia Ambrosine’s Life Journey
Dahlia Ambrosine, an insightful and beautiful woman whose life is full of adventure. Although Ambronsine was born in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, she identified not only Trinidad and Tobago is her home, but also Colorado. She calls Trinidad home because […]
Lillian Small’s life is not less diverse and colorful than any TCK
“I’m not a TCK myself. I grew in the same house all my life,” as Lillian Small clarified. Even so, the life of Lillian Small is filled with diversity. Not as a traditional Third Culture Kid (TCK), her diverse experiences were […]
JUXTAPOSITION PHOTO SERIES – Part 3 of 3: “Perception Hurts People” – Karishma Day
I Shared Smitha Day’s life experiences in Part 2 of this series, JUXTAPOSITION PHOTO SERIES – Part 2: Smitha Day’s Life Challenge as a TCK. Now, let’s turn to the page of Karishma Day, the daughter […]
JUXTAPOSITION PHOTO SERIES – Part 2 of 3: Smitha Day’s Life Challenge as a TCK
As discussed in Part I of this series, A Street Cat Photo Series – Part 1: “I am who I am” Without Perception, Interview with Chumba Limo, I started my story from Mimi, the street cat, and then continued my […]