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Being a TCK is Sometimes a Challenge for Olympic Athletes > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity
[ad_1] Olympic athletes have the opportunity to prove their abilities and represent their nation. Above all, the Olympics are a time when many feel a strong sense of pride and enthusiasm for their country. However, for some athletes, the relationship held with the flag on their uniforms can be complicated. Olympics (Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay) Olympians competing…
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Nathan Walker and His Journey To Becoming Australia’s First NHL Player > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity
[ad_1] Nathan Walker was born in Cardiff, Wales, UK, and grew up in Australia where he first began to play hockey. The movie “The Mighty Ducks” was his inspiration to play the sport, Walker told ABC 7 News. After he watched the movie, he knew he wanted to try it out and play himself. Due…
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Nadia Owusu, Culturally Mobile Writer > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity
[ad_1] Nadia Owusu is an author and Third Culture Kid (TCK) who has lived in five countries as a child. She reflects on her experiences and hardships in her memoir “Aftershocks.” Among us everyday are people who have survived and lived in a variety of places and cultures. Being an individual who grew up culturally…
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The Powerful Global Impact of Yes Theory > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity
[ad_1] Yes Theory’s YouTube channel has over six million followers worldwide. Their mission is to “seek discomfort.” The channel produces daring videos of the team pursuing activities outside of their comfort zones. They encourage and challenge their fan base to actively find situations that could cause unease as a means of personal growth. Their global…
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Fighting Bias in the Workplace > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity
[ad_1] Many people around the globe today find themselves cutting out pieces of their identity to have a better shot at landing a job due to discrimination or bias. No one should have to alter or hide parts of themselves to be successful in life. But this is the reality for those who don’t fit…
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Netflix’s Original Film ‘The Irishman’ is Filled With Hidden Diversity > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity
[ad_1] Films, TV series, music, photography, you name it, they all show a select audience a certain theme or message. But most directors and photographers go beyond the “surface” message to incorporate several hidden themes or ideologies. Some ideas are so subtle and subconscious that it’s not until you go looking for them that they present themselves. This is very much the case with…
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Hidden Diversity within music and Cultural Diversity
[ad_1] Music has a large importance in most cultures. It provides an outlet for any occasion like praising, celebration and much more. It also links to spirituality and religion. A lot of artists today have hidden diversity within their music. The three types of music that I am focusing on today are African, Mexican and…
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How Vulnerability in Dance Can Generate Strong Multicultural Connections > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity
[ad_1] Within the world of physical expression, dance allows for kinesthetic empathy between viewers and performers and could create a bridge between our internal experiences and the experiences of others. At Colorado State University’s 20th annual Diversity Symposium, the cultural arts of dance and body language were explored by a biracial couple to show how…
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Exploring Her Unique Life And Legacy > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity
[ad_1] Architect Zaha Hadid created her buildings with drama, innovation, and daring curves. She revolutionized how buildings are designed by infusing radical creativity and a robust sense of confidence. Overcoming the cultural barriers that had all the potential to bar her dreams had always been part of Hadid’s vision. Hadid’s early life Hadid was unaware…
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Nneka Jones, a Social Activist and Diverse Artist > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity
[ad_1] There is the artwork. The story behind the artwork and the story that the artwork tells. Nneka Jones Art from culture Nneka Jones satisfies her “cravings to create” by using art to mimic “our human experiences of everyday life with the aim of capturing the most realistic and pure versions of these encounters.” She…