Arts
Logic the Rapper On Learning How to Survive to Strive Against the System (Part 1 of 2)
BACKGROUND Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, also known as the Logic the rapper, is a Maryland, U.S.A. native from the suburbs of the West Deer Park neighborhood in Gaithersburg. He attended Gaithersburg High School. Half African-American and Caucasian, Logic came […]
Sentiments in South Korean Art Speak to the World
Art is a language, an instrument of knowledge, an instrument of communication. Jean Dubuffet (1983) As is apparent through the global rise of Korean Pop, BBQ and dramas, South Korea is a mass producer of addictive consumable media. As more […]
Michael Stipe: His Entrance Into the Visual Arts World
Who is Michael Stipe? Popularly known for being the lead vocalist of the band R.E.M., Michael Stipe in general is an artist at heart. After R.E.M. broke up, Stipe turned to work on his visual art, continuing a passion from […]
Anita Sanchez On What It Means To Be ‘Indigenous’
For Aztec and Mexican-American bestselling author Anita Sanchez, the term “indigenous” has a lot of meanings. “Anthropologically, we are all indigenous, because to be indigenous means to be of the earth, the water, all the animals, the minerals, but we’re […]
Anita Sanchez On the Lessons From The Eagle Hoop Prophecy
For Aztec and Mexican-American bestselling author Anita Sanchez, the inspiration for her book “The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times” originally came from her dying mother. “She was very ready to die,” Sanchez says of her mother. “She […]
How To Help Outdoor Recreation Adapt to Climate Change
The outdoors can play a significant role in the life of a Third Culture Kid (TCK), Cross-Cultural Kid (CCK) or anyone living a cross-cultural lifestyle. Being outside can provide an escape from the turmoil of everyday life and the community […]
Understanding Contextual Happiness Comes Down to the Individual
Interpersonal connection, spiritual fulfillment and the feeling of being at home: Happiness comes in many forms and is translated differently across cultures. Understanding contextual happiness, however, comes down to you as an individual and your own unique life experiences. FORMS […]
Check Out ‘The Official Wakanda Cookbook’ For ‘Black Panther’-Inspired Recipes!
To round out your holiday menu, consider “The Official Wakanda Cookbook” by Malawian-American chef Nyanyika Banda. While at the University of Wisconsin Superior, Banda designed her history and writing majors around African Foodways and has been a life-long scholar of […]