Category: National Origin
Regardless of where a person may currently be located, the country where one is born within can provide a set of cultural traits that one may carry with them for their entire life. From religious beliefs to personal ethos and much more, a person’s national origin can define many things about them that they may carry with them for life.
How to Navigate the Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation
The rise of the internet has made it easier than ever for us to learn, share, and celebrate our cultural diversity with one another! Social…
The Urban Legends of Hawaii
Hawaii takes pride in its culture and representation of its people. Hawaii has a diverse population, many of whom are of Asian descent. It is…
Meet Ebony Hickey: Discovering Adoption Through Art
Adoption is an incredibly complex and individualized experience. It can bring great joy, immense sadness, and a lifetime of wondering, “who am I?”. Some adoptees…
Adoptees Don’t Need to be Saved, Even In Hollywood Films
There are hundreds of books and films with plots focused on adoption, but it is easy to neglect the importance of focusing on the adoptee…
Meet Aurora Hinz: Life as a Korean Transracial Adoptee
While many adoptees carry deep trauma connected to adoption, Aurora is grateful to have had a positive experience.
How do World Affairs Affect Adoption?
The top countries from which children are adopted have histories of economic, social, and political turmoil. According to the same study, China, Ukraine, and Ethiopia…
How Transracial Adoptees Can Explore Identity Through Cultural Foods
From discovering authentic dishes nearby or learning how to cook them at home, trying foods from one’s home country often helps adoptees find a new…
Why is color consciousness important for transracial adoptees?
American family units are as diverse as ever. As the world becomes more understanding of different lifestyles, the definition of "family" continues to evolve.
The Cultural Importance of Asian Food to the Immigrant Experience
Food is essential to how people socialize and relate to one another. Nowadays, social media platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok contain anecdotes about how…
How Do Ethnic Enclaves Contribute to America?
In this article, we will find out the other ethnic cuisines contributing to the variance of American food. These cuisines are products of some particular…