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New Mexican Colombiana: South American Authenticity in the North American Southwest
When Colombian-born Sildana Brown saw a tiny, two-word sign along highway 522 in Northern New Mexico, she said to her husband, “Amor, that’s it. That’s the one.” Her husband Rinaldo Brown, born and raised in Washington, DC, kept his eyes on […]
Actors You Might Not Know are TCKs
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 […]
Tesla Owner Elon Musk Reveals His Childhood and Triumph
Musk’s early life Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s rise to fame and success was not so linear. In Ashlee Vance’s book, “Elon Musk,” the author’s subject reveals his “excruciating” childhood and the hardships he endured to be where he […]
Being a TCK is Sometimes a Challenge for Olympic Athletes
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 […]
Nathan Walker and His Journey To Becoming Australia’s First NHL Player
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 […]
The Powerful Global Impact of Yes Theory
Yes Theory’s YouTube channel has over six million followers worldwide. Their mission is to “seek discomfort.” The channel produces daring videos of the team pursuing activities outside of their comfort zones. They encourage and challenge their fan base to actively […]
Architect Zaha Hadid: Exploring Her Unique Life And Legacy
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 […]
Korean Adoptee Creates Community Through Art
Transnational transracial adoption can add a layer of complication to the identity journey of an adoptee. A.D. Herzel is an internationally recognized artist, educator, designer, writer. She is also a Korean adoptee who explores her identity and creates community through her art. Herzel grew up in a deeply religious household. Her adopted parents were part of the peak of Americans adopting children orphaned during the Korean American War. The origin of this type of adoption traces back to when Harry Holt and his wife Bertha adopted 8 Korean orphans from Korea in 1956.