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Actors You Might Not Know are TCKs

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Whether we see it or not, there are Third Culture Kids (TCKs) all around us. Some would be surprised to learn how many how many of them became famous actors. Here are five: 1. Scott Foley Scott Foley is a […]

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Shonda Rhimes is Normalizing Diversity in Television

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Shonda Rhimes is a powerful screenwriter, producer and author known for her ABC shows Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder — all shows with power-leading female characters. Rhimes breaks free from the traditional female narrative and […]

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The Movie ‘Lion’ is an Illustration of the Struggle of Finding Home for Adoptees

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“Lion,” a 2016 Oscar-nominated film, perfectly demonstrates the feeling of loneliness that plagues Third Culture Kids (TCKs), adoptees and adults. Many Adult TCKs struggle to find a sense of belonging in the culture of the geographical location they reside in, […]

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Military Brat Brynne Adams Grows Up Moving Around the U.S.A.- Part 3 of 3

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Brynne Adams had to adapt to each place she lived as she grew up a Military Brat in the U.S.A. A sense of home toward a physical place was often changing and learning the ways of new places was hard. […]

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Being a TCK is Sometimes a Challenge for Olympic Athletes

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Olympic athletes have the opportunity to prove their abilities and represent their nation. Above all, the Olympics are a time when many feel a strong sense of pride and enthusiasm for their country. However, for some athletes, the relationship held […]

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Nathan Walker and His Journey To Becoming Australia’s First NHL Player

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Nathan Walker was born in Cardiff, Wales, UK, and grew up in Australia where he first began to play hockey. The movie “The Mighty Ducks” was his inspiration to play the sport, Walker told ABC 7 News. After he watched […]

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Architect Zaha Hadid: Exploring Her Unique Life And Legacy

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Architect Zaha Hadid created her buildings with drama, innovation, and daring curves. She revolutionized how buildings are designed by infusing radical creativity and a robust sense of confidence. Overcoming the cultural barriers that had all the potential to bar her […]

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Edwidge Danticat: Powerful Haitian-American Stories From a TCK

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Edwidge Danticat is an award-winning Haitian-American novelist that has turned her TCK experience into a flourishing career. Stories are what bring people together across all walks of life. Every story is unique and worth telling, but this is especially true […]

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