cross culture
Remembering Rwanda And The Plight Of Refugees
Genocide has become a term that has too frequently surfaced in recent human history, including Rwanda. This month marks the anniversary of the beginning of the Rwandan genocide. On April 7th, 1994, war broke out in this small African country […]
‘Dr. Jenn’ On Helping Parents Show Their Mixed-Race Kids How To Figure Out Their Own Identities
For Dr. Jennifer Noble, a clinical psychologist and parenting coach, the best way for kids to figure out their individual identities, particularly if they’re mixed-race, is through informed parents. HER BACKGROUND “Dr. Jenn,” as she’s known online, is a licensed […]
Videography: Timeless Media and Influence
Videography has developed into a timeless media tool. Students at Colorado State University are seeking to gain knowledge in relation to this ever-growing form of storytelling, including those with cross-cultural backgrounds. A TIMELESS FORM OF MEDIA With growing technologies, scholars […]
Rihanna’s Powerful Impact On The R&B Music Scene With Her Inspiring Barbadian Style
While many know Rihanna by her harmonious R&B ballads and her tasteful fashion statements, what many don’t know about the multifaceted pop artist is her nationality and background. Born in Barbados, her father is Barbadian and her mother is Guyanese. […]
Stolen Prizes: Should Exotic Artifacts Be Returned To Their Legitimate Owners?
With the new “Indiana Jones” movie due out this summer, the debate on whether artifacts belong in Western museums or in their home countries goes ever on. While museums and nations argue over ownership, stolen artifacts wait for their return […]
A New Life In A New Language
Finding a new life in a new place can be difficult, rewarding and can bring lots of learning with it. Whether looking for adventures or looking for a better life, people move across the world all the time, sometimes to […]
Terie Miyamoto’s Spiritual Journey To Honor Her Family At The Ireichō
When growing up, Terie Miyamoto would hear her older relatives talk about something that happened while they were at “Camp” and assume they meant a summer or sleepaway camp. It wasn’t until Miyamoto was much older that she learned the […]
Global Underfunding Of The Arts
Internationally, arts and humanities education is dangerously underfunded. Traditionally, the humanities has been seen as critical to the enrichment and exploration of academia. Studies have shown that a degree in the humanities comes with long-term, delayed gratification contrary to degrees […]
