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#protests
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Mexican Flags Have Become Republican Fodder, but Protesters Keep Waving Them

Protesters carry Mexican flags to symbolize defiance against Trump’s immigration policies and show solidarity among Mexican Americans.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What the foreign flags at the LA protests really mean

Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles was prompted by protesters waving foreign flags, which he perceives as a threat.
Protesters express pride in their heritage, not allegiance to foreign nations.
#art
Music
fromVulture
3 months ago

Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)

Bad Bunny's new album uniquely celebrates Puerto Rican culture through music, blending genres and honoring influential figures.
Arts
fromColossal
4 days ago

Hew Locke's 'Odyssey' Flotilla Sails Through Global Colonial History and Current Affairs

Hew Locke's work explores colonial histories and contemporary socio-political issues through art, particularly using symbols of watercraft.
fromAeon
3 days ago
philosophy

Defying classification, fantastical artworks reframe the racism of Carl Linnaeus | Aeon Videos

Music
fromVulture
3 months ago

Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)

Bad Bunny's new album uniquely celebrates Puerto Rican culture through music, blending genres and honoring influential figures.
Arts
fromColossal
4 days ago

Hew Locke's 'Odyssey' Flotilla Sails Through Global Colonial History and Current Affairs

Hew Locke's work explores colonial histories and contemporary socio-political issues through art, particularly using symbols of watercraft.
fromAeon
3 days ago
philosophy

Defying classification, fantastical artworks reframe the racism of Carl Linnaeus | Aeon Videos

NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 days ago

Brooklyn Public Library honors young writers at 2025 Teen Writing Contest & 10th Annual Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize

The Brooklyn Public Library celebrated the 10th Annual Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize, honoring talented young writers who reflect unique themes relevant to teens.
#dance
Film
fromAnOther
2 days ago

This Poetic New Film Is a Surreal Adventure Through the Tuscan Landscape

Things and Other Things creatively explores post-industrial landscapes through a dance-driven narrative of exploration and imagination.
Director Riccardo Vannuccini blends visual storytelling with dance to evoke deep emotional and cultural themes.
Film
fromAnOther
2 days ago

This Poetic New Film Is a Surreal Adventure Through the Tuscan Landscape

Things and Other Things creatively explores post-industrial landscapes through a dance-driven narrative of exploration and imagination.
Director Riccardo Vannuccini blends visual storytelling with dance to evoke deep emotional and cultural themes.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
2 days ago

For a rural arts festival, Untitled Macao takes the pastoral from pastel to kaleidoscopic

The design embraces locality while transforming rural elements into modern symbols.
It balances tradition and modernity to challenge perceptions of rural life.
#photography
fromForbes
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Photographer Thomas Holton Shares Intimate Narrative Of New York City Family Life To Inaugurate New Space For Baxter St At The Camera Club Of New York

fromForbes
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Photographer Thomas Holton Shares Intimate Narrative Of New York City Family Life To Inaugurate New Space For Baxter St At The Camera Club Of New York

#k-pop
NYC music
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Seismic shift in K-pop: Tension between authenticity, globalization, and cultural roots

K-pop artists face criticism for seeking Western validation, raising questions about their national identity and the impact of globalization on Korean music.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

They Asked Me To Cut My 6-Year-Old Son's Hair. I Taught Them About Native Cultural Erasure.

Cultural identity and respect for heritage in education are crucial for self-acceptance and dignity.
Cultural erasure can manifest in seemingly simple conflicts over personal expression.
France politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Is France Even France Without Cigarettes?

Smoking is deeply ingrained in French culture and identity, making its eventual ban feel like a loss of national character.
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Bach's St. John Passion in queer and Arabian versions DW 06/11/2025

"QueerPassion" reimagines Bach's St. John Passion to highlight queer experiences and suffering, paralleling contemporary societal issues.
#entrepreneurship
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

A New Era of Caribbean Innovation Begins in Flatbush

Caribbean Venture Collective aims to support underrepresented Caribbean tech founders through an equity-free fellowship.
#ed-sheeran
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'My first musical experiences were in Ireland' - Ed Sheeran says he identifies culturally as Irish

Ed Sheeran identifies strongly with his Irish heritage despite being born in Britain.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'My first musical experiences were in Ireland' - Ed Sheeran says he identifies culturally as Irish

Ed Sheeran identifies strongly with his Irish heritage despite being born in Britain.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

"Materialists" Is a Thoughtful Romantic Drama That Doesn't Quite Add Up

Celine Song's films explore deep themes of love and fate through intimate storytelling and a time-traversing narrative structure.
#globalization
Arts
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

Across 92 Screens in Times Square, Yuge Zhou's 'Trampoline Color Exercise' Celebrates Global Unity

Yuge Zhou's 'Trampoline Color Exercise' explores globalization and nationalism through dynamic visuals of gymnasts, intertwining themes of separation, loyalty, and cultural contrast.
Arts
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

Across 92 Screens in Times Square, Yuge Zhou's 'Trampoline Color Exercise' Celebrates Global Unity

Yuge Zhou's 'Trampoline Color Exercise' explores globalization and nationalism through dynamic visuals of gymnasts, intertwining themes of separation, loyalty, and cultural contrast.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Arts

Latin America at the 2025 Venice Biennale: Exploring Territory, Memory, and Ancestral Knowledge to Build the Present

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025 Announces 19 Shortlisted Projects from 15 Countries

fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Arts

Latin America at the 2025 Venice Biennale: Exploring Territory, Memory, and Ancestral Knowledge to Build the Present

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025 Announces 19 Shortlisted Projects from 15 Countries

Arts
fromObserver
1 week ago

Paola Mura Reflects On the Material Universality of Artist Maria Lai's Work

Maria Lai's retrospective at Magazzino showcases her unique contributions to art, emphasizing her focus on connections and identity.
#poetry
#personal-experience
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I'm Not Ready to Lose Canada | The Walrus

Quebec's distinct culture influences a complex relationship with Canada, marked by feelings of belonging and ambivalence.
#diaspora
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

She grew up in Hayward and just made history on the international pageant stage

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

She grew up in Hayward and just made history on the international pageant stage

NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

PHOTOS: Jazz legend Roscoe Mitchell takes the stage at Village Vanguard for Vision Festival 2025 | amNewYork

Vision Festival 2025 celebrated Roscoe Mitchell's contributions to jazz and art, emphasizing freedom, creativity, and inclusion in the music community.
#social-media
Black Lives Matter
fromBlack Enterprise
2 weeks ago

Bullied For Sipping Matcha, These NYC Students Sparked A Viral Movement Of 'Black Boy Joy'

Khadim Thiam and his friends turned online negativity into positivity by celebrating Black joy through social media and various activities.
Black Lives Matter
fromBlack Enterprise
2 weeks ago

Bullied For Sipping Matcha, These NYC Students Sparked A Viral Movement Of 'Black Boy Joy'

Khadim Thiam and his friends turned online negativity into positivity by celebrating Black joy through social media and various activities.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

How Miss Navi Ho uses the power of drag to educate about Two Spirit identity

Navajo Nation Pride has become a significant Indigenous LGBTQ+ celebration, promoting acceptance and visibility for Two Spirit individuals like Navi Ho.
#ngugi-wa-thiongo
Writing
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

Acclaimed author, UC Irvine professor Ngugi wa Thiang'o dies

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's legacy highlights the importance of writing in native languages for cultural identity, despite historical oppression.
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was not just a writer, he was a militant

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's legacy inspires deeper engagement with art, activism, and overcoming colonialism.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Kenyan literary giant who fought colonialism, dies at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, renowned Kenyan novelist and critic of colonialism, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of advocating for indigenous languages and literature.
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Acclaimed Kenyan writer and dissident, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, dies at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was a critical voice against colonialism and postcolonial society, influencing African literature profoundly.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

What Was "Expat Lit"?

"For generations, the European rumspringa was the gold standard in the development of any would-be American intellectual or moneyed cosmopolitan."
London politics
#community
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In Vietnam, an unlikely outpost for Chicano culture

Nguyen Phuoc Loc embraces and embodies Chicano culture despite being Vietnamese and never having visited the U.S.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In Vietnam, an unlikely outpost for Chicano culture

Nguyen Phuoc Loc embraces and embodies Chicano culture despite being Vietnamese and never having visited the U.S.
#contemporary-art
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Sun Woo: 'I'm interested in how the body navigates unfamiliar territory'

Korean Artists Today project showcases emerging talent like Sun Woo, whose work explores displacement and technology's impact on identity.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Jewyo Rhii: 'If you don't die today, you get another opportunity to live'

Korean artist Jewyo Rhii reflects on her experiences and the impact of political change on her art and identity.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Sun Woo: 'I'm interested in how the body navigates unfamiliar territory'

Korean Artists Today project showcases emerging talent like Sun Woo, whose work explores displacement and technology's impact on identity.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Jewyo Rhii: 'If you don't die today, you get another opportunity to live'

Korean artist Jewyo Rhii reflects on her experiences and the impact of political change on her art and identity.
#immigration
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

If you don't dance to Earth, Wind and Fire, there's something wrong with you': Himesh Patel's honest playlist

The early 2000s saw a vibrant emergence of British/South Asian music, significantly impacting cultural identity in the UK.
#tourism
fromSkift
2 weeks ago
Travel

Philippines Tourism Chief: Courting Digital Nomads and Growth Beyond China

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Miami Marlins

Puerto Ricans denounce that American tourists are trying to silence' the song of the coqui, the island's endemic and endangered frog

fromSkift
2 weeks ago
Travel

Philippines Tourism Chief: Courting Digital Nomads and Growth Beyond China

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Miami Marlins

Puerto Ricans denounce that American tourists are trying to silence' the song of the coqui, the island's endemic and endangered frog

#community-engagement
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Honoring AAPI Heritage and Wellness

AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month encourage open discussions about mental health in AAPI communities impacted by historical trauma.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

They Left Africa to Survive, but Lost Themselves

Out-migration from Africa disrupts families and cultural identity, especially post-COVID.
There's a significant shift towards professionals and students leading migration trends from Africa.
Cognitive immobility affects migrants' mental health as they struggle to adapt.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Honoring AAPI Heritage and Wellness

AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month encourage open discussions about mental health in AAPI communities impacted by historical trauma.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

They Left Africa to Survive, but Lost Themselves

Out-migration from Africa disrupts families and cultural identity, especially post-COVID.
There's a significant shift towards professionals and students leading migration trends from Africa.
Cognitive immobility affects migrants' mental health as they struggle to adapt.
fromLaughing Squid
2 weeks ago

A Humorous Look at the Dichotomy of New York City's Lower East Side

The Lower East Side's transformation embodies a clash of rich history with modern wealth, emphasizing social divides that permeate the neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

As a Muslim girl in Bradford, I saw my story in Jane Austen's novels. Now I've directed a TV series about her | Ali Naushahi

I saw how similar Austen's family dynamics were to my own a couple of centuries down the line. When Austen's father stepped away from his post as a clergyman, it forced the family to leave their genteel rectory home for a series of ever more insecure living quarters.
Women in technology
Fashion & style
fromstupiddope.com
2 weeks ago

EFFN Clothing Drops Bold New Collection Rooted in Maori Pride and Global Street Culture | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

EFFN Clothing seamlessly blends cultural identity with street fashion, showcasing indigenous pride while appealing to a global audience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Unity Cup final offers identity and bragging rights to London's diaspora | Xaymaca Awoyungbo

The Unity Cup validates the experiences of many people like me who are a part of London's diaspora communities, emphasizing cultural celebration through a friendly football tournament.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Karate Kid: Legends review charming throwback sequel

The film, while a classic underdog story, deeply resonates with today's youth facing loneliness and powerlessness, making it an enjoyable experience for both old and new audiences.
Independent films
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Support NYC's working musicians our cultural backbone is at risk | amNewYork

The vibrant live music scene in New York City is under threat from rising living costs and the replacement of musicians with digital alternatives.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Bay Area universities celebrate affinity graduations despite Trump DEI ban

Celebrating cultural identity through affinity graduations is necessary; it's disappointing that the Trump administration targets these affirmations of community and belonging.
Social justice
Independent films
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

For Pixar Team, new space adventure 'Elio' is deeply personal

'Elio' tells the story of an 11-year-old boy seeking belonging through an imaginative intergalactic adventure, reflecting personal themes for the creative team.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The dangerous' Australian women whose art was dismissed, forgotten and even set on fire

But many, like Kong Sing, are being salvaged from obscurity. That's been the challenge of the whole project, Freak says.
London politics
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn's Best: Where to Get Your Next Iconic Tattoo

Getting a tattoo in Brooklyn transcends art; it's a transformative experience that celebrates individuality and the vibrant artistic identity of the borough.
Brooklyn
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Cultural Gaslighting in Relationships

Cultural gaslighting subtly erodes one's cultural identity, affecting personal belonging.
Healing involves reconnecting with one's truth and cultural roots.
Arts
fromBOOOOOOOM!
3 weeks ago

"Stolen Heirlooms" by Artist Kellen Hatanaka

Kellen Hatanaka's sculpture collection explores the losses of Japanese Canadians during WWII, honoring personal and collective heritage through art.
#pope-leo-xiv
fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC parents

Federal Funding Cuts May Jeopardize A Library Program Serving Blind and Print-disabled Communities | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC parents

Federal Funding Cuts May Jeopardize A Library Program Serving Blind and Print-disabled Communities | KQED

fromPrx
3 weeks ago
Canada news

The World

Human rights defender Ruth López arrested in El Salvador raises alarm.
Canada becomes the first G7 nation to adopt small modular nuclear reactors.
WHO approves a new pandemic agreement for global preparedness.
Sonideros symbolize cultural pride and community identity in Mexico City.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

In Conversation with Roland Sanchez-Medina: A Legal Career Unfolded

My family left Cuba when I was very young. Growing up in Miami, I always felt this dual identity-being raised in the U.S., but carrying the culture, values, and history of Cuba.
Miami food
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

A Bold Jersey City Rental Has Speakeasy-Meets-Art Gallery Vibes

"The open layout, high ceilings, and large windows added a spacious and airy feel. Overall, it was a trendy and cozy space with a lot of charm and potential."
NYC real estate
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Zhajiangmian deserves its moment. 11 places in L.A. to try these comforting Chinese noodles

Zhajiangmian is a comforting Chinese dish shaped by regional influences and personal preferences, representing culinary nostalgia and cultural identity.
Artificial intelligence
fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago

I was an AI art hater - until I met an AI artist in the flesh

AI art has moral implications, challenging traditional creativity, but artists like Niceaunties redefine these boundaries by infusing cultural context into their work.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Awol Erizku Reimagines Malcolm X at CAAM Through Art, Symbolism, and Afro-Esotericism | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The exhibition invites visitors to reconsider Malcolm X's image, story, and symbolism today, shifting focus from a linear history to a cultural resonance.
Arts
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

New York accents are hated by a majority of Americans - and a shocking number of New Yorkers, too: survey

Nearly 60% of Americans find the New York accent annoying, while 45% of New Yorkers agree. Trustworthiness is low, with just 10% finding it trustworthy.
New York City
MMA
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Mexico's lucha libre' makes the leap into American entertainment: Cultural appropriation or an opportunity for growth?

Lucha libre's acquisition by WWE symbolizes a significant change in the tradition and culture of Mexican wrestling.
fromWorldhistory
3 weeks ago

Philostratus's Heroikos by Ellen Bradshaw Aitken & Jennifer K. Berenson Maclean (Book Review)

Philostratus's 'Heroikos' encapsulates the cultural, religious, and political currents of the Roman Empire, offering a dialogue on Greek hero cults and identity.
History
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

MATA Festival Returns to Brooklyn for 27th Year Exploring Music, Mysticism And Identity

The MATA Festival showcases emerging composers and legendary artists, exploring themes of ancestry, identity, and science fiction.
This year's festival features 18 composers selected from over 300 submissions.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Downing Street should fly Middlesex flag, say Tories

Downing Street's flying of Middlesex's flag reflects ongoing political divisions regarding the celebration of heritage and regional identity.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Scenes from "I Am He Whose Life and Soul Are Torment" (A Work-in-Progress)

The performance of 'I Am He Whose Life and Soul Are Torment' at Other Minds explores the complex identity of filmmaker Sergei Parajanov through innovative multimedia.
Music
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