hidden diversity
‘Reach!’ — A Kids’ Book With A Message of Inclusion
In “Reach!,” written by Lisa Gammon Olson and illustrated by Lauren Rutledge, nine babies of all ethnicities grow up on a balance beam high above the clouds.
Exploring Cultural Conflicts in Multicultural Narratives
Among the different types of conflict in literature, cultural conflict stands out as one of the most relatable and powerful forms — especially in multicultural narratives.
Josephine Cioffero On How Her Elementary School Celebrated Her Hyphens
Josephine Cioffero loves to think about the past. Not because she wishes to return, but because Cioffero loves to reflect on the person she used to be and the journey she’s taken to where she is today.
How to Avoid Appropriating Cultures this Halloween
For the ignorant, Halloween can also be a night of insensitivity and cultural appropriation.
How Being Half Korean Defined One Artist’s Search for Identity
When John Kim Faye deserved a good scolding as a child, his mother lapsed into her native Korean, leaving him somewhere between bewildered and amused. Sure, he was half Korean, but Faye didn’t speak that language, having been born in […]
A ‘Classic TCK’ Living With Unresolved Grief Learns How to Heal Through A Messy First Draft That Blossoms Into A Memoir
For a long time, I didn’t know what was wrong with me. As the daughter of a Korean diplomat, I had a privileged global upbringing. I studied at Oxford University, then started a promising career working at a Big Four […]
How the Gift of Connection and People Can Impact a Military B.R.A.T’s Unparalleled Experience
For Military BRATS, a global childhood has emphasized the importance of connection. Leaning into relationships will be useful on campus.
Afro-Caribbean Artist Awilda Sterling and Her Captivating Exhibition Gets An Extension
The GAVLAK Palm Beach gallery in Florida, U.S.A., which has been exhibiting Puerto Rican artist Awilda Sterling and her “Unbound Rhythms” artwork since April, has announced it will extend the exhibition for an additional week due to its positive response. […]