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Jewish Holiday of Sukkot Begins a Week of Rejoicing
[ad_1] The Jewish holiday of Sukkot — taking place this year from Saturday, September 30 to Friday, October 6 — is a celebration of acceptance and inclusion that spreads across Jewish communities all over the world. Sukkot is the third celebration of the pilgrimage festivals, referencing the pilgrimages to Jerusalem to make offerings and honor…
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‘Shut Up and Write’ — Should Sports Journalists Voice Political Opinions?
[ad_1] In recent years, preventing sports and politics from overlapping has become increasingly contentious. Between a global pandemic, civil unrest, international war, and intense domestic polarization and animosity, athletes have become more outspoken about political and social issues than ever before. This trend is well documented. Sports Journalists Taking Interview However, where do sports journalists…
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Rebuilding Jai Alai: Athletes Aim To Save Their Sport Through Community, Gameplay and Technology
[ad_1] Christopher Bueno recalls watching his father play jai alai on a Friday night, like the ritual of nighttime American football. Once an Olympic sport, jai alai now struggles to find an audience in the United States. Bueno, his father, and others in the jai alai community work to resurrect the sport and keep it…
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Coffee as a Social Tool
[ad_1] Coffee was originally a drink that people utilized as a social tool. It was a common ground for people to meet up and drink. Delighted diverse women drinking coffee (Photo via Envato Elements) After the bean was discovered to have energizing effects in Ethiopia by a goat herder, the knowledge and use of it…
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Culturally in-Depth: Onions Have Layers, Ogres Have Layers and Culture Does Too
[ad_1] As Edward B. Tylor wrote in 1871: “Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by [humankind] as a member of society.” Or, as another put it more simply, “Culture is the way we do things here.” SHREK ON ONIONS As articulated…
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Drake — One of the Most Culturally Fluid Artists of the Decade
[ad_1] A country well known for various sports, food and multiculturalism is responsible for raising Drake, one of the most influential musical artists in history. Aubrey Drake Graham was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Sandra Graham and his absentee father Dennis Graham. Downtown Toronto (Photo via Envato Elements) DRAKE THE…
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‘Dreams For Our Children’ — Letters From Immigrants
[ad_1] Do immigrants belong in the United States? Omotayo Banjo’s “Dreams For Our Children: Immigrant Letters to the Future” is a collection of letters from first- and second-generation parents and parents-to-be which captures their aspirations for their children. Image via Envato Elements IMMIGRANTS SEEKING THE BEST FOR THEMSELVES When people gathered in protest to “send…
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‘Vogue’ Captures The Natural Beauty Of Black Servicewomen
[ad_1] Natural black hair has historically been a U.S. civil rights issue and can be a controversial issue to address. ‘BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL’ According to Chanté Griffin, the “Black is beautiful” movement assured women and men that all their features, including facial features, hair and skin were admirable. This movement meant more than just supporting…
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Lessons From The Immigrant Experience
[ad_1] Diego Luna is a Mexican actor, producer and director who helped produce a short infomercial for the Jarritos company that highlights the immigrant experience. Travelers stand in line at customs and immigration at the airport. (Image via Envato Elements) Luna is known for his critically acclaimed work, particularly in documentary film and short film…
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Being At Home With Coffee in Germany and the U.S.
[ad_1] Lina Rettig is a student who has dual U.S.-German citizenship. Every year, she spends the entire summer overseas visiting her friends and family in Europe. While culture shock makes it an interesting transition each year, Rettig keeps one thing constant whether she is at home in the United States or in Germany: The way…