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Spanglish, which blends the vocabulary and grammar of both Spanish and English, is widely used around the country. Learn about how the language is influenced by the communities who speak it.
Items of cultural significance to Native American Nations across the US have yet to be returned. Will they find their way out of museum displays and back home where they belong?
Did you know that a popular brand of American cheese was invented by an immigrant from Canada? Learn more about this and seven other surprising, everyday inventions by Americans from different regions of the world in this brief article.
Watch this video to learn more about the history and legacy of Little Syria in New York City. Though it existed until the 1940s, its cultural significance has a lasting impact on the Arab American community.
Lunar New Year is a holiday that spans across continents, cultures, and generations. This year, traditions old and new are celebrated through social media.
Read about four Houston-based artists whose works of art shed light on immigrant experiences.
A new Broadway play, “Jaja’a African Hair Braiding,” spotlights people and experiences rarely represented in media. This video discusses the significance of the play’s characters and setting with the actors.
The community of Lāhainā recruits volunteer translators to help immigrants impacted by the wildfires.
Many contemporary authors are inspired to explore the themes of immigration. Often drawing from their own experiences, they write about meeting different kinds of people and reconciling the past with the future.
In the wake of a tragic fire, migrants rally to end the suffering caused by detention centers.
Celia Cruz, a Cuban American Salsa legend, continues to make her mark on American History.
Due to severe political and economic instability in Haiti, the Department of Homeland Security will allow thousands of Haitian immigrants to remain in the US for longer periods of time.
Meet Valya, a 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee who, after months of uncertainty, has finally been admitted into the UK.
Japan is taking huge strides to aid Ukrainian refugees, which could lead to policy changes in the future.
Read about the waves of immigration in the United States and why people chose this country to start new lives in.
Former field hospital beds are being repurposed for Ukrainian refugees in Wales, an effort that allows more families to stay together. Read about the impact this immigration has had on the Welsh population and child bed poverty.
Read about how new legislation impacts Ukrainian immigrants living in the US.
This New York bookstore fills its shelves with immigrant voices.
Read about the extraordinary life of Ping-Hua Lee, who not only fought for women’s suffrage, but also the rights of fellow Chinese American immigrants.
Read about how one choir director set immigrant poetry to music, with the proceeds benefitting charity.
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