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Jose Alberto Morales-Velazquez — From Puerto Rico To Nuclear Missile Silos (Part 2 Of 3)
(In Part 1 of this series, we learned about Jose Alberto Morales-Velazquez growing up in Puerto Rico and enlisting in the U.S. Air Force.) Jose Alberto Morales-Velazquez was frozen in fear, but not surprised. He knew the flight controller personally, […]
Adopting a Culturally Fluid Mindset: Mohamedhussein Raza and the Journey to Understanding One’s Identity
Mohamedhussein Raza says his childhood curiosity led him to carefully examine his cultural DNA to uncover the ideal mix of influences that shaped his modern identity. Raza and his ancestry Raza was born and raised in Tanzania as a third-generation […]
Experiencing the World Through Careers: The Military (Part 1 of 2)
Traveling internationally for fun and leisure results in wonderful memories that last a lifetime, yet the same experiences can be had if one’s job is involved, especially if it’s in the military. Experiencing a new culture, exploring new landscapes, and […]
Painting New Perspectives: Life of a TCK (Part 2 of 3)
(This is the second part in a three-part series. Read the first entry here.) The biggest culture shock At 21 years old, Jay Sidan has traveled to 10 countries and counting. Born in Long Island, N.Y., U.S.A., he spent a […]
Anya Taylor-Joy and Her Journey Toward Her Destiny as an Actress
Anya Taylor-Joy, who’s featured in the movie “Amsterdam” that premiered this past weekend, made a breakthrough as she found her destiny in becoming an actress. Taylor-Joy had moved around a few times as she grew up. According to thenetline.com, she […]
Florence — Seasons Change and Places Do Too
With fall in full swing and adjusting back to life after studying abroad, I have been doing a lot of reflecting. Growing up in a small suburb in Denver, Colo., U.S.A., I experience every season, every year. I consider myself […]
Columbus Day and its Portrayal in the Media
Coming up is one of the most controversial holidays in the United States: Columbus Day. The holiday has come under fire by people of all backgrounds and different ethnic identities as a day that glorifies and supports a man responsible […]
Donald Pleasance, ‘Halloween’ and its Culture in the Media
One of the most popular holidays in Western and particularly American culture is Halloween. There have been many movies and television shows that portray this holiday in many different ways, including the latest iteration due out in theaters on October […]






