Lest We Forget: U.S. History and Immigration
How Right Was George Santayana? Spanish Philosopher—George Santayana said, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat…
On the Shoulders of Giants – A story of CCK, Terie Miyamoto
A sense of heritage unites, and family inspires many people to succeed and flourish. With these strong connections, people can…
The Importance of Family. Part III of III — Spotlight: Marnie Benson and the Beauty of Adoption
Family. One word. Six letters. Many stories. As talked about in Part I and II of this three-part series, diversity…
The Importance of Family. Part II of III — Spotlight: Smoochie Setzke and Diversity in Growth
As discussed in Part I of this series, family can often be the core component of life. For Smoochie Setzke,…
The Importance of Family. Part I of III – Spotlight: Lia Nelson-James and the Culture That Brings People Together
Every person in the world has a unique story. These can come from different families, ethnicities, cultures, experiences, and traditions….
SERIES, PART I OF III = Love & Ohana: The Story of an Unstoppable Cross-Cultured Family
There are some women in the world who just seem unstoppable. Confident, caring, passionate, vivid, creative and hardworking – these…
My Experience in an Interracial Relationship
As the year comes to an end and holiday season is upon us, a lot of things cross my mind….
PART 3: VISUAL: Defining LGBTQ+
Video: Lia Conger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIU0ulmGr7s
Friends and places may come and go, but mom is constant
Houses change. Friends come and go. I move to a new place with new people. Growing up, almost nothing in…
Depression: Contributing factors and prevention
Depression is a devastating disease, affecting people of all ages. This serious condition causes changes in both hormone levels and…
