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One Layer Deeper: A French Knight, A Grandmother’s Adventure and Authentic Mexican Food
One Layer Deeper is a look at pop culture from a multicultural and global perspective. We look at movies and TV projects and dig “one layer deeper” to talk about some things you may have missed. In this edition, we […]
Rihanna’s Powerful Impact On The R&B Music Scene With Her Inspiring Barbadian Style
While many know Rihanna by her harmonious R&B ballads and her tasteful fashion statements, what many don’t know about the multifaceted pop artist is her nationality and background. Born in Barbados, her father is Barbadian and her mother is Guyanese. […]
A New Life In A New Language
Finding a new life in a new place can be difficult, rewarding and can bring lots of learning with it. Whether looking for adventures or looking for a better life, people move across the world all the time, sometimes to […]
Terie Miyamoto’s Spiritual Journey To Honor Her Family At The Ireichō
When growing up, Terie Miyamoto would hear her older relatives talk about something that happened while they were at “Camp” and assume they meant a summer or sleepaway camp. It wasn’t until Miyamoto was much older that she learned the […]
K-Pop’s Global Impact, As Seen By South Koreans
Multiple South Koreans living in the United States answered the question, “What do you think about K-Pop’s global impact?” Responses varied widely person by person, but one thing is clear: Music always makes an impact. Park Soo-jin, a 23-year-old Adult […]
Destinations With Doni: Hayden Greene On The Ultimate Future Of Moviegoing In A Post-Pandemic World?
On this Destination: What’s the future of moviegoing, especially post-pandemic when people are so used to watching films at home? Is going to a movie theater just for watching the film, or does it help foster community? Hayden Greene talks […]
‘Joy Ride’ Promises Wild Adventure, Baudy Laughs With An Asian-American Cast
Adele Lim, from the “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Raya and the Last Dragon” screenwriting teams, makes her directorial debut in the new comedy “Joy Ride.” The film focuses on four Asian-American friends who travel to China for their grand adventure. […]
‘Living the Dream’ – 50 Years Of Women’s Sports Equality?
To be able to live out a sports passion, to compete in front of thousands of fans, all while traveling around the world, perhaps a new country or team every nine months, and be fully immersed in the culture while […]
