Immigrants

As an Iranian-American immigrant, Paria was often ostracized by her peers. At school, taunting children would call her “dark and dirty” and told her to “go back to where you came from.”

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 […]

Facts on Immigration in the United States Many people consider living in the U.S. to be a privilege. People who are struggling in other countries see the U.S. as a place of opportunity and possibility. There is the concept of […]

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 […]

When Dr. Lisa Su first joined the global tech firm, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), the company was struggling to keep afloat. But after being appointed CEO, Su quickly turned the company into one of the biggest tech firms in the […]

Nissim Black has used rap music to explore his varying identities his entire life, especially as he searched for religion and navigated his life in Israel. Black is an Orthodox Jewish rapper from Seattle, Wash. who currently lives in Jerusalem […]

Singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov is famous for his earthy tones and wistful lyrics that seem to slow down time. The concept of “home” constantly frequents his songs, the melodies and words exuding a folksy, almost ethereal feel, which earned him […]

Olympic gymnast and record-breaker Nadia Comăneci began traveling for athletics as a child, and later forced to leave Romania due to economic instability. Today she uses her past skills and experiences to support future generations of athletes achieve their dreams. […]