Saturday, October 31 2026
Sonita Alizadeh at Cannes Lions (Photo by John Liang)

How Culturally Fluid Musician Sonita Alizadeh Uses Rap To Spur Action Against Child Marriage

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Author, rapper, Third Culture Kid and human rights activist Sonita Alizadeh was born in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and escaped being sold into marriage as a child — not once, but twice.

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Champions of the Golden Valley

‘CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY’: A Skiers Documentary That Wound Up Being A Completely Different Film

John Liang 265 0

A documentary that originally was just supposed to be a short film about Afghan skiers turned into a much longer piece after those skiers were forced to leave the country as refugees when the Taliban returned to power.

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Malala Yousafzai "Finding My Way" (Photo credit: Simon & Schuster)

How Malala Yousafzai Found Out who She Truly Is

John Liang 419 0

Thrust onto the public stage at 15 years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK) Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery, resilience and her struggle to secure education for all, especially for girls and refugees.

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TCK Documentary - Casting Call

Filmmakers Are Looking To Chat With Adult TCKs

John Liang 224 0

Are you a Third Culture Kid (TCK)? If so, some filmmakers are looking for interview subjects between the ages of 25-35 for a documentary on TCKs.

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Malala Yousafzai with former U.S. President -- and Adult TCK -- Barack Obama and his family (White House photo)

How Malala Yousafzai’s Advocacy Changes Refugee Education Worldwide

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The remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai and her struggle to secure education for all, especially for girls and refugees, has left an indelible mark on the world.

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Aida Mandic

Unveiling Aida Mandić’s Creative Odyssey: A Journey Through War, Refuge and Boundless Inspiration

Tammy Rae Matthews 408 0

Aida Mandić is a luminary, her narrative tapestry intricately woven from threads of resilience, empathy and an unwavering commitment to justice.

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Dreams for Our Children

‘Dreams For Our Children’ — Letters From Immigrants

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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.