Blended Cultures

The film Brooklyn, directed by John Crowley, is a story rich in cultural fluidity. Set in Brooklyn, New York in the mid 1950s, Brooklyn follows the life of Eilis Lacey, a young woman from Enniscorthy, Ireland, and her experiences in both America and Ireland.

Naomi Campbell is an Afro-Jamaican and Chinese-Jamaican model raised in England who spent time in Italy growing up. Her multicultural upbringing is demonstrated through her impact in the fashion industry. Campbell has been an icon for modeling and fashion for […]

*Trigger warning: references to racial violence  When we connect to the past, we can heal the present, and when we do it together, the ripple effects can change the world.  Daniel Banks, Ph.D. and Adam W. McKinney, M.A. have been […]

This is the final part of my three-part series on my multicultural family. In the first part, we discussed my mother’s journey. The second part we discussed my father’s. In this article, we will dive into Brendon Powley’s (my brother) […]

Lelia Janah knew something most of us didn’t when it comes to sourcing top tech talent, and she bet on her idea with all her heart. If you had to guess, what are the odds that someone living in Kibera, […]

This is the second story in the three-part series of the multicultural Powley family, including my mother from Japan, Noriko, my father from the U.S. Bruce, and my Third Culture Kid (TCK) brother, Brendon. In part one, we viewed the […]

The U.S.A.’s 72nd Emmy Awards showcased many celebrities and their talents. But also put the spotlight specifically on the diverse nominees. This year, the diversity was at the highest it’s ever been, “Emmys were record-breaking for Black performers,” (Film). Uzo […]

Chile, Canada, the U.S. — I have lived significant portions of my life in these countries. As an Adult Third Culture Kid (TCKA), I do my best to teach my children to be global citizens. I want them to take […]