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‘Tis the Season of Réveillon: My Cultural Holiday Tradition
Like many in the U.S., I have been watching cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies. Yes, I readily admit I am among the millions who tune into these formulaic films, especially now that they and other networks are introducing more BIPOC characters […]
WORLD CUP FEVER. Are You Ready?
Currently, the world is taken by World Cup fever, which, like the Olympics, happens every four years. In the United States, the Superbowl — the national championship game of American Football — happens in mere weeks, and it happens every […]
Neurodiversity is the Secret for Many to Achieve Great Things
What do Billie Eilish, Solange Knowles, Cher, and Simone Biles have in common? They are all neurodivergent. Neurodiversity is not widely spoken of when discussing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Some believe neurodiversity is the secret ingredient for an innovative […]
Culturs Editor Elleyne Aldine on How To Do Holiday Shopping with Intention
Take care of you so you can take care of others. That was Culturs Magazine’s own Elleyne Aldine, who was featured on the “Healthy Sexy Nutrition with Michelle Fox” podcast this month! Aldine talks about why certain food is safer […]
Destinations With Doni: Wringing Out the Powerful, Cross-Cultural Perspectives Of ‘Wakanda Forever’ — Part 3 (AUDIO)
In the last of our three-part series on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” we talk about the two feather serpent gods of Mexico — Quetzalcoatl and Kukulkan — and close out by having our panelists provide their cross-cultural perspectives on the […]
Destinations With Doni: Wringing Out the Powerful, Cross-Cultural Perspectives Of ‘Wakanda Forever’ — Part 3 (VIDEO)
In the last of our three-part series on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” we talk about the two feather serpent gods of Mexico — Quetzalcoatl and Kukulkan — and close out by having our panelists provide their cross-cultural perspectives on the […]
Explosión Negra: Advancing the Sound of Afro-Colombian Music
The three members of Explosión Negra combine native Colombian sounds like cumbia and buyerengue with modern elements like hip hop, dancehall, reggae, raggamurfy, etc. Nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Tropical Fusion Album category in 2016, band members […]
Learning How To Be A Blended U.S.-Chinese Family: Mia and LaRon Kampka
For Mia and LaRon Kampka, blending their Chinese and U.S. cultures has been a labor of love. The couple met three years ago in Rome, Italy. “She was actually a friend of my mom’s,” LaRon, a videographer, says. “They had […]