cross cultural

Melissa Harris-Perry, host of her self-named show on MSNBC and professor of Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University, devotes her professional research to exploring the issues placed on black Americans in society and the ways in which black […]

Pop quiz: How many official languages does Spain have? Many people may be surprised that this question even exists. Well, Spanish is surely spoken in all of Spain, right? What other languages are there? Spain has four official languages, the […]

The African and European continents were standing almost as if they were silent giants in the Strait of Gilbraltar. As I traveled by ferry, Spain held a soft but constant presence from the horizon, while Africa became more distinctive and […]

  Fear is an emotion induced by a threat perceived by living entities, which causes a change in brain and organ function and ultimately a change in behavior, such as running away, hiding or freezing from traumatic events. (Wikipedia) Forget […]

Flamenco, a form of both dance and music, originates from southern Spain. It’s an art form and includes not only dance, but guitar playing, singing and jaleo (finger snapping and handclapping). A well-known Spanish flamenco artist, Paco de Lucía (1947-2014), […]