Immigrants
Destinations Podcast with Doni Aldine: Patricia ‘REIGN’ Reign On Her Cross-Cultural Journey As A First-Generation Haitian-American (AUDIO)
In this episode of the Destinations Podcast, Culturs beauty columnist Patricia “REIGN” Reign talks about growing up as a first-generation U.S. citizen and her cross-cultural journey navigating her Haitian roots.
Barbara Agrait — Using Both Your Cultures To Enhance Understanding
Barbara Agrait, a Cuban-American public relations professional, loves being able to speak both English and Spanish.
One’s Immigrant Experience Can Be Unique, Depending On Where You’re From
Many individuals who wish to immigrate to the U.S. are escaping serious problems in their home countries, such as poverty or violence.
A Dutch Woman’s Experience Immigrating To The U.S.A.
Immigrating to the United States is an extremely tedious and intimidating process that that can take years, and potentially change the minds of those who wish to immigrate.
Culturally in-Depth: Onions Have Layers, Ogres Have Layers and Culture Does Too
Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by [humankind] as a member of society.
‘Dreams For Our Children’ — Letters From Immigrants
Omotayo Banjo’s “Dreams For Our Children: Immigrant Letters to the Future” is a collection of letters from first- and second-generation parents and parents-to-be which captures their aspirations for their children.
Lessons From The Immigrant Experience
Feelings of unresolved grief, confusion, losing a sense of self and forming a new community (or lack of) can all be traced back to the journey of an immigrant.
Yo-Yo Ma: The Clash of Cultures Bringing us Together
Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma is a good example of someone who has used their talents to cross cultures and strengthen bonds between different people. Ma was born to Chinese parents in Paris, France who later moved to New York, U.S.A. […]
