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Is Middle Eastern Representation In Pop Culture Going In the Right Direction?
From a white man playing an Arab swordsman in 1983’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” to the use of desert landscapes in science fiction to Persian vampires, one could argue that Middle Eastern representation in pop culture — while making good strides in the right direction — still has a ways to go.
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.
Storytelling and Culture – Angela Flores On The Power to Remember
Storytelling is a vital part of the human experience. Stories give us the power to connect with people we have never met. It gives us the chance to understand the similarities and differences of our experiences within different cultures – […]
Ian Contival on How To Adjust To The Culture Shock of Moving Back ‘Home’ (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 2 of this series on Missionary Kid Ian Contival, he talks about the culture shock of moving back “home” to the United States after having lived in Taiwan since the age of 2. While living in Taiwan, Ian […]
How Being a Third Culture Kid Lasts a Lifetime
Growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) is misconceived to be something one “moves past” but it is something that has a lasting impact on how you view the world, for a majority of one’s adult life. I am […]
Cultural Differences: Making Room in Your Heart for a Third Culture Adult (Part 3 of 3)
(This post is dedicated to my mother and the third in a series about Third Culture Kids and Third Culture Adults. Read the previous articles here and here.) “Where are you from” is a question some of us can answer […]
Halloween in Different Cultures
Boo! The weather, the creepy crawlers, and of course, the candy are all something we can associate with a certain holiday – Halloween! As we know, many cultures around the world celebrate Halloween and all do it a bit differently. […]
UMI: Cross-Culture, Self-Love and Artistry
WhoIsUmi Who is Umi? The rising musician’s media handles share the same question, @whoisumi. Growing up in the prime era of Youtube, Tierra Umi Wilson always had a knack for songwriting. In high school, the young aspiring artist spent time […]