Relationship
Multicultural Relationships – Part I of II
Multicultural relationships are complex and dynamic. We looked at statistics on cross-cultural marriage in part I of this series. And offered life hacks for building your own happy cross-cultural relationship. If you missed this installment you can view it now. Know yourself […]
Multicultural Relationships – Part I of II
Multicultural relationships are more common Almost 3-in-10 Asians are in a multicultural relationship through marriage. First, people from distant places and in communities one would not have contacted historically are now faced with: The arrival of the ubiquitous smart-device. Global […]
Five Cultures in One Family — How They Make it Work
Terri Mairiley, her younger son— Julian, her grandson Adelyus, and her father — Bob are a family who in their own minds, operate as if they are living in a post-racial world. They effortlessly make five cultures work in a single family. […]
From hardly speaking English to owning three businesses in America
From hardly speaking English to owning three businesses in America As a young woman who was born and raised near Seoul—South Korea, Ju Young Thomas never dreamed that she would someday be a successful, cross-culture businesswoman living in the United […]
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 it.” Children separated from parents and housed in enclosures intended for animals. No, the era is not 2018—it was 1942 […]
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 do fascinating and valuable things. Terie Miyamoto is one such person whose heritage prompted an amazing life story. Miyamoto is an […]
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 and family bring many people together. In Part I, Lia Nelson-James’ story highlighted the cultural aspect and traditions of the […]
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, this is also the case. Smoochie Setzke is a Native American, Hispanic, and white woman who was born and raised […]