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Film
fromKqed
1 week ago

In Daly City, the Bayanihan Spirit Is Alive and Well | KQED

Daly City has a unique culture with a majority Filipino population, reflected in local films and community experiences.
fromThe Forward
1 week ago

For 110 years, a proudly Jewish family have been treasured purveyors of pork

Every week, the Teitel family balanced their Jewish faith and community ties with their grocery store's operations, serving Italian neighbors and maintaining cultural traditions intertwined with survival.
Food & drink
#identity
Mindfulness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area native wins Pulitzer Prize for moving memoir

Tessa Hulls' Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir explores her complex identity and the generational trauma within her family as Chinese immigrants.
Mindfulness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area native wins Pulitzer Prize for moving memoir

Tessa Hulls' Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir explores her complex identity and the generational trauma within her family as Chinese immigrants.
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 weeks ago

"Amanecer / Atardecer" by Artist Daniela Garcia Hamilton

Daniela García Hamilton's hybrid canvases showcase vibrant traditions and immigrant experiences through portraits of family, utilizing colour, pattern, embroidery, and oil painting.
Artificial intelligence
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

With mixed-media vibrancy, Julia LaChica conjures the collective journey - 48 hills

Julia LaChica's art reflects her personal journey and cultural identity through layers of materials and memories.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

A War With Iran Would Betray the Founding Promise of Our Republic

Escalating tensions may ensue in the Middle East due to U.S. military actions and intentions toward Iran.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Fear at the day labor spot: The migrant workers struggling to find jobs outside a Home Depot

Juan Carlos, waiting outside Home Depot, carries a message on his T-shirt, 'We built this city,' representing hard-working individuals who constructed the urban landscape of New York.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

My parents think of Vietnam as the country they escaped. I see it as the place I want to live.

I was born in a small town in the Mekong Delta in 1986. My parents left Vietnam through the Humanitarian Operation program, which helped former re-education camp detainees immigrate to the US.
LGBT
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 weeks ago

What It Takes to Run an Authentic Indian Restaurant in North America

"Authenticity is about emotional truth. It's about creating food that evokes memories and honors the intention behind traditional preparation methods."
Food & drink
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A millennial paid off six figures in debt and built a $1 million net worth. She explains how she invests her money.

Rose Han overcame financial struggles and student debt through a mix of increasing income, mindful spending, and smart investing strategies.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Stage & Studio: Olga Kravtsova's 'Harvest of Woman' * Oregon ArtsWatch

I start cleaning a waterpark, which is Wings and Waves in McMinnville, where I was hired as custodial. And I didn't know I was hired as a custodial because I didn't speak English...
Portland food
fromMedium
4 months ago

How Boudin Bakery baked its way through history

Boudin Bakery's success is a testament to its stubborn adherence to tradition and quality over two centuries.
#comedy
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Parenting

After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, Zarna Garg crushes comedy, one Indian auntie joke at a time

fromBig Think
4 months ago
Mental health

Atsuko Okatsuka: Comedy, Chaos, and Finding a Place to Belong

Atsuko Okatsuka's comedy arises from her experiences with identity, perfectionism, and the immigrant experience, shaping her unique comedic voice.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Parenting

After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, Zarna Garg crushes comedy, one Indian auntie joke at a time

Mental health
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Atsuko Okatsuka: Comedy, Chaos, and Finding a Place to Belong

Atsuko Okatsuka's comedy arises from her experiences with identity, perfectionism, and the immigrant experience, shaping her unique comedic voice.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Slapstick Criminality of Hulu's "Deli Boys"

Deli Boys cleverly blends slapstick comedy with themes of organized crime, focusing on two hapless brothers who inherit a convenience-store empire only to lose it, leading to unexpected revelations.
DC food
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

We Were About To Become Empty Nesters. Then My Husband Made A Shocking Decision.

The emotional struggle of a military spouse facing a long separation from their partner.
The husband's lifelong dream to serve in the Army, reflecting gratitude for his family's immigrant experience.
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Of Our Own: Wendy Park Paints Another Side of a City

Wendy Park's artworks capture the profound immigrant experience in Los Angeles, offering counter-narratives against misrepresentation.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Remembering dancer, choreographer and teacher Anita Menon * Oregon ArtsWatch

Anita Menon's creative curiosity and artistic explorations embodied humanity, offering inspiration as she shared Bharatanatyam through the Anjali School of Dance and connected with diverse audiences.
Women in technology
fromForbes
1 month ago

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

Thomas Holton's photography highlights real family life in New York, contrasting glamorized depictions with the authentic experiences of immigrant families.
NYC parents
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Student Spotlight:For This MA Candidate, the Path to Climate Policy Is Personal

Saira Ramirez Mingueta's early connection to nature and her immigrant experience drive her passion for climate advocacy.
NYC food
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Meet the family that's been delighting Queens diners for almost 50 years

El Gauchito's longtime popularity is rooted in family legacy and traditional Argentine cuisine, thriving in the heart of Queens.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Historic Coney Island comes alive in dazzling debut romantasy

The novel "When the Tides Held the Moon" explores themes of freedom and identity through the unlikely friendship of a young immigrant and a merman.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Ruby Ibarra: Tiny Desk Concert

Ibarra's song 'Bakunawa' highlights Filipino folklore and motherhood, with heartfelt lyrics performed in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya, showcasing her cultural roots.
NYC music
#entrepreneurship
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Startup companies

I founded a $100 million home decor startup during the 2008 recession. Here's my advice for starting a company in crisis.

Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I founded a $100 million home decor startup during the 2008 recession. Here's my advice for starting a company in crisis.

Jenny Jing Zhu overcame personal and economic challenges to found Lush Decor, demonstrating resilience and determination.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Sonya Bilocerkowycz: Authoritarian shift in Donald Trump's America is grim reminder of USSR tactics

My father studied the Ukrainian artists, activists and workers who defied the Soviet regime and thus faced surveillance and imprisonment. Their resilience offers relevant lessons today.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.7x7.com
2 months ago

How Natasha Ivantsova Won the Lottery and Built North Beach's Inclusive Studio, Glow Yoga and Wellness

Glow offers a supportive community for wellness, emphasizing inclusivity and healing through various fitness and wellness services.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Watching U.S. health care from the front desk of an S.F. practice

Kattia Balestier's enduring presence at the clinic reflects her dedication and deep connections with patients over decades.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Play Laugh Lines No. 19: Law and Order

Chinese immigrants in the U.S. have been fighting for centuries against racial prejudice, the author Michael Luo says; their story should be seen as an American epic.
Podcast
NYC food
fromEater NY
2 months ago

An NYC Halal Cart Owner Gets the Spotlight in Ramy's New Animated Show

The series #1 Happy Family USA embodies immigrant experiences in NYC through the character of a halal cart owner.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 months ago

2024 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner: Ernesto Cabral de Luna

The Booooooom Photo Awards honors diverse photographic talent, highlighting winners across multiple categories, including the Street category's Ernesto Cabral de Luna.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Meet the mariachi using music to uplift New York's Mexican community

Alvaro Paulino Jr. uses mariachi music to unite and uplift New York's Mexican community, emphasizing its cultural significance amidst challenging times.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Viet Thanh Nguyen on Growing Up at His Parents' Grocery Store in San Jose

Viet Thanh Nguyen attributes much of his literary inspiration to his childhood experiences working in his parents' Vietnamese grocery store in San Jose.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Weike Wang's Meticulous Satires of Identity Politics

Inside the lab, only the worst student would keep running the same experiment while hoping for a different outcome, and yet outside the lab, this inefficient method is the norm.
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Painting From Memory, Salman Toor Conjures Passion and Freedom

Salman Toor is one of the most fascinating painters of his generation, capable of remixing old European techniques into contemporary scenes of queer desire and the immigrant experience.
NYC LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My parents moved from Korea to the US in the 70s. I was raised by a community of immigrants.

Being raised alongside other children of immigrants was so special, fostering a rich cultural connection that was deeply intertwined with family and food practices.
Parenting
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Look around: Poetry is everywhere during the O, Miami Poetry Festival

The O, Miami organization fosters community and creativity through poetry, connecting individuals and celebrating diverse narratives in South Florida.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I worked in Bengaluru and Silicon Valley. Here's how the two tech hubs compare.

Punit Soni's return to India highlighted the complexities of readjusting to a culture he once knew, yet felt distant from after years in Silicon Valley.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Review: 'Heart Sellers' a bittersweet look at immigrant experience

Disneyland symbolizes the unattainable joy for immigrants, reflecting the broader themes of exclusion and aspiration in the narrative.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Beverly Hills' firebrand Iranian-Jewish mayor is laying down the law - and looking stylish doing it

Sharona Nazarian, the new mayor of Beverly Hills, embodies the American dream as a refugee who overcame adversity to lead with conviction and courage.
NYC politics
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on her new book, Trump and mass murder' in Gaza

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's new book, Dream Count, explores themes of gender, immigration, and the impact of political climates on free speech.
NYC politics
fromDocumented
3 months ago

Major Crimes Are Down, But Other Crimes Have Surged - And New York's Immigrants Are Feeling It

Immigrant communities in NYC report heightened fear of crime despite overall decline in major offenses.
Berlin food
fromEater Chicago
4 months ago

Ambar, Now Open, Brings Cevapi and Other Balkan Dishes to Downtown Chicago

Ambar has opened its first Chicago location, showcasing unlimited Balkan tasting experiences to a city with a significant Balkan diaspora.
SF parents
fromMission Local
4 months ago

After 25 years on the water, S.F. dragon boat paddler has raced full circle

Henry Ha transformed his life through dragon boat racing, now coaching San Francisco youth to instill teamwork and improve their lives.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Evelyn's resilience in navigating systemic challenges highlights the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
fromCN Traveller
4 months ago

Touring the Islamic world with Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya Hussain celebrates her journey of travel and food, highlighting their deep connection in her life.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Racism in Germany is the norm, not the exception DW 03/20/2025

Racism and discrimination affect job prospects and daily life for immigrant and Muslim women in Berlin.
A significant study highlights systemic racism impacting perceptions regardless of actual ethnicity.
fromApaonline
4 months ago

Staving Off and Serving Up Inventions

The article reflects on a mother's sacrifices as a home attendant while encouraging her daughter to pursue a better path.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I went into medicine to follow my parents' footsteps. I realized I needed a more creative career, and now I'm the CEO of a gaming company.

I had already spent nearly 12 years studying and practicing, but I realized in the grand scheme of my career, those years weren't that much compared to my future.
NYC startup
Mental health
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Dr. Anas Rahim on a Path of Healing Service Through Perseverance

Dr. Anas Rahim exemplifies resilience and commitment to community service and healing, shaped by his immigrant background and personal challenges.
Everyday cooking
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

Italian Cooking Experts Are BEGGING You To Stop Making These 7 Kitchen Mistakes

Italian food tastes much better in Italy due to fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods that are often lost in American versions.
Video games
fromInverse
4 months ago

4 Years Later, The Outspoken Rebel of Couch Co-Op Games Is At It Again

Josef Fares transitioned from film to gaming, leveraging his storytelling passion to create award-winning games.
His immigrant experience greatly influenced his creative journey in both film and video gaming.
Silicon Valley food
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

"Give My People A Chance": South Asian Actors Are Sharing How Hollywood Has Drastically Shifted

Deli Boys portrays the humorous complexities of immigrant life while addressing drug-related family legacies, emphasizing new perspectives on South Asian narratives.
#film
Independent films
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

From the streets of Santa Ana to a motel in San Jose: How a real-life jailbreak and kidnapping inspired the film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver'

Director Sing J. Lee's debut film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver' blends a jailbreak story with immigrant experiences.
Independent films
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago

From the streets of Santa Ana to a motel in San Jose: How a real-life jailbreak and kidnapping inspired the film The Accidental Getaway Driver'

Sing J. Lee's film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver' merges themes of crime and immigrant life, inspired by a jail break and his observations of elderly immigrants.
Independent films
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

From the streets of Santa Ana to a motel in San Jose: How a real-life jailbreak and kidnapping inspired the film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver'

Director Sing J. Lee's debut film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver' blends a jailbreak story with immigrant experiences.
Independent films
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago

From the streets of Santa Ana to a motel in San Jose: How a real-life jailbreak and kidnapping inspired the film The Accidental Getaway Driver'

Sing J. Lee's film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver' merges themes of crime and immigrant life, inspired by a jail break and his observations of elderly immigrants.
fromMission Local
5 months ago

Korean couple retires, passes the bouquet at 45-year-old flower shop

"Everybody loves flowers. When they look at flowers, they feel calm and relaxed and happy. Sometimes after the market, my husband buys all kinds of fresh flowers. Ah, that makes me feel good."
SF parents
SF food
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

One of Yelp's best restaurants in America is hiding on the road to Tahoe

Walid Matar's Wally's Cafe in Rocklin, California, has gained recognition, placing 6th on Yelp's top 100 restaurants for 2025.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Review: Don't let the run-time scare you off brilliant The Brutalist'

Corbet's film is a richly layered critique of the American Dream and the struggles of creative individuals in a corporate world.
fromTODAY.com
6 months ago

My adult kids don't view work the same way that I do - why that's a good thing

My mother reinforced the importance of work as she raised my siblings and me. She is from Mombasa, Kenya, and my stepdad, who raised me from age 2, is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Remote teams
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Review: The Brutalist' explores trauma and the immigrant experience

"Though not for everyone, it's a film that can justifiably be described as epic in ambition and design. And, wouldn't you know, ambition and design are precisely what the movie's about."
Miscellaneous
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