Immigrants
‘Esta Isla’ Embodies The ‘In-Between’ History Of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico exists in a strange in-between — not quite a nation, not quite a state — with a history marked by resistance, creativity and deep colonial trauma, according to the directors of “Esta Isla.”
‘The Shortest Day of the Year’ Chronicles A Woman Far From Home, Questioning Her Future in a Foreign Land
“The Shortest Day of the Year” is a film that follows the journey of a Hong Kong immigrant, Sze, during her first winter in London.
Lucy Liu Channels Her CCK Experience Into ‘Rosemead’ Movie
For Adult Cross-Cultural Kid and actor Lucy Liu, being the child of immigrants meant that one language was spoken at home while another was spoken outside the home.
How J.Esho Mashes Up Multiple Languages In His Songs
Adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK) musician J.Esho combines more than one language and musical style in his songs.
‘Being Bebe’ Documentary Is Now Available In the U.S. On PBS
“Being BeBe” is the story about Marshall Ngwa, an African artist whose identity hinges on the complicated success of his drag persona, BeBe Zahara Benet.
Why Some Youth Stories Never Make Headlines
Some stories explode across headlines; others barely get any attention. Why is that?
The Power of Hope: Daniel Charles and His Story of Survival
Daniel Charles remembers his childhood in Haiti as a blend of hardship and love.
How Immigration Has Impacted Gambling Legislation
Immigration has always shaped U.S. culture, from the earliest European settlers’ influence on indigenous life to the influence of Cuban refugees in the sixties.
