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The Radical Democratic Force of Street Food
From Daily Chela (by Lucy Tambara) – Writer Lucy Tambara unpacks just how much street food has informally become its own democratic institution by creating a culture of community and reciprocity.
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican Holiday. So Why Does the United States Celebrate it More?
From USA Today (by Jordan Mendoza and Gabriela Miranda) – Cinco De Mayo is often celebrated as a day to party and drink margaritas in the USA, but the real significance of Cinco De Mayo is rooted in a history...
Cinco de Mayo—May 5, 2021
From National Today – Everyone knows what May 5, or Cinco De Mayo, means tacos, margaritas, fun, and fiesta. But did you know that without what happened on this fateful day, the United States may have not existed as we...
No More Stolen Relatives
From Voices Staff – In honor of the first official Missing And Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, we have gathered together a list of resources for MMIP as shared on our social media page.
Seeing Red: The Color Of the Spirits
From Searchlight New Mexico (by Curtis Ray Benally) – May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. This 2020 photo essay highlights the stories and experiences of Indigenous women.
A Renewed Cultural Focus in White Center Bolsters Sense of Khmer Community
From The Seattle Times (by Melissa Hellmann) – White Center had its first Sunday Swap Meet, a once- a month outdoor market featuring vendors, businesses, and artists from the Southeast Asian community.
My Bolo, My Garden, My Grandmother
From The Mash Up Americans (by Alexis Diao) – The bolo is a Filipino machete most often used as a gardening tool. For Alexis Diao it is a lifeline between present and past, and a bridge between places.
Traditions New and Old Come to Life for Ramadan Celebrations Amid COVID
From YES! Magazine (by Nargis Rahman) – Bangladeshi American writer Nargis Rahman reflects on how yet another Ramadan in lockdown has brought new opportunities to connect with old traditions. But its still not the same without family.
Al Empire: Exceptional Arabs From Around the World and Their Journey To the Top
From Al Empire – This podcast highlights the stories of inspiring leaders, creators and thinkers from the Arab diaspora around the world, including the familiar voice of Jad Abumrad from WNYC’s popular podcast, Radiolab.