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The Syrian Diaspora in Germany After Assad

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria sparked celebrations among the Syrian diaspora in Berlin, symbolizing hope and resilience.

Word Game: Dec. 24, 2024

Diaspora refers to communities living outside their original homelands.
Players can create at least 24 valid words from 'diaspora' in a word game.
#cultural-heritage

Ghana's Year of Return' delivers a bittersweet buzz as tourists push up prices

Ghana has become a December hotspot for both tourism and cultural exchanges, driven by initiatives encouraging the diaspora to reconnect with their roots.

Forced into exile: the Chagossians scattered in Mauritius and Britain

The Chagossian community's intricate ties to their homeland reflect a blend of nostalgia and resilience.

Radio reviews: 'Six million is a number so huge it should stand as an unanswerable riposte to the Ireland is Full brigade'

The documentary highlights the significance of letters sent by Irish emigrants, which are preserved as cultural heritage in the Imirce archive.

Ghana's Year of Return' delivers a bittersweet buzz as tourists push up prices

Ghana has become a December hotspot for both tourism and cultural exchanges, driven by initiatives encouraging the diaspora to reconnect with their roots.

Forced into exile: the Chagossians scattered in Mauritius and Britain

The Chagossian community's intricate ties to their homeland reflect a blend of nostalgia and resilience.

Radio reviews: 'Six million is a number so huge it should stand as an unanswerable riposte to the Ireland is Full brigade'

The documentary highlights the significance of letters sent by Irish emigrants, which are preserved as cultural heritage in the Imirce archive.
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Sadiq Khan reveals plan to become first London mayor to make trade visit to Africa

Sadiq Khan plans to lead London's first trade delegation to Africa, fostering stronger relations with African nations and the diaspora.
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Steve McQueen's Blitz, by turns gripping and didactic, locates solidarity in desperate survivalism

Steve McQueen's works explore themes of liminality, trauma, and cultural solidarity through immersive installations and narratives related to the African diaspora and wartime experiences.
#cultural-diversity

Flow States, the triennial that redefines Latinx art and its global history

The triennial Flow States expands the definition of Latino art to include diverse perspectives and experiences.

The Best Caribbean Restaurants in Brooklyn - Brooklyn Magazine

Brooklyn's Little Caribbean is a major center for Caribbean culture and cuisine in New York.

El Museo del Barrio Offers a Timely Triennial of Latino Art

El Museo del Barrio's exhibit showcases the diverse evolution of Latino art shaped by diaspora and cultural interactions.

Flow States, the triennial that redefines Latinx art and its global history

The triennial Flow States expands the definition of Latino art to include diverse perspectives and experiences.

The Best Caribbean Restaurants in Brooklyn - Brooklyn Magazine

Brooklyn's Little Caribbean is a major center for Caribbean culture and cuisine in New York.

El Museo del Barrio Offers a Timely Triennial of Latino Art

El Museo del Barrio's exhibit showcases the diverse evolution of Latino art shaped by diaspora and cultural interactions.
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Various Artists: Naya Beat, Vol. 2: South Asian Dance and Electronic Music 1988-1994

South Asian musicians in the '80s and '90s blended heritage sounds with Western music, prefiguring today's diasporic club-music renaissance.
#cultural-identity

The Mission's Puerto Rican community parties with pride - and music

Public outrage against derogatory comments about Puerto Rico reflects broader political implications and cultural sensitivities.
Cultural events like Dia del Cuatro Y Trovador are crucial for maintaining Puerto Rican identity within the diaspora.

Ena Sendijarevic's cinema of migration and memory

Diaspora significantly shapes the storytelling of Bosnian filmmaker Ena Sendijarević, enriching her exploration of cultural identities and immigrant experiences.

The Mission's Puerto Rican community parties with pride - and music

Public outrage against derogatory comments about Puerto Rico reflects broader political implications and cultural sensitivities.
Cultural events like Dia del Cuatro Y Trovador are crucial for maintaining Puerto Rican identity within the diaspora.

Ena Sendijarevic's cinema of migration and memory

Diaspora significantly shapes the storytelling of Bosnian filmmaker Ena Sendijarević, enriching her exploration of cultural identities and immigrant experiences.
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#art

Welcome to The Long Wave: The Black diaspora is like a large, sprawling family'

The newsletter highlights significant stories concerning Black life and culture globally, emphasizing historical and contemporary achievements.

'we are nomads, we are dreamers' shows at socrates sculpture park in new york

Suchitra Mattai's 'We Are Nomads, We Are Dreamers' explores identity, diaspora, and the reclamation of history through vibrant textile sculptures.

Welcome to The Long Wave: The Black diaspora is like a large, sprawling family'

The newsletter highlights significant stories concerning Black life and culture globally, emphasizing historical and contemporary achievements.

'we are nomads, we are dreamers' shows at socrates sculpture park in new york

Suchitra Mattai's 'We Are Nomads, We Are Dreamers' explores identity, diaspora, and the reclamation of history through vibrant textile sculptures.
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Radical Sounds Latin America 2024 - KALTBLUT Magazine

Radical Sounds Latin America celebrates diverse experimental arts, connecting Latin America and diasporic communities through immersive sound experiences and community engagement.

How the U.S. Can Contain Chinese Influence in America

China is intensifying its use of the diaspora to influence foreign politics and suppress dissent, underscoring its authoritarian concerns.

The key fight between Harris and Trump for the Puerto Rican vote in the diaspora: from Anuel AA to Miguel Cardona

Puerto Ricans in the diaspora seek to vote and influence policy for their homeland, especially after Hurricane Maria's aftermath.

Shevchuk: Russian bullets do not distinguish between faiths DW 09/13/2024

The war in Ukraine profoundly impacts the Ukrainian diaspora in Germany, emphasizing a need for unity and support.

The United States of Diaspora

Diaspora communities face challenges in maintaining their cultural identity, often finding solace and support in food and community ties.

New wave of Chinese migrants are flocking to Mexico

Chinese migrants, like Li Daijing, are leaving for better opportunities and independence amid economic slowdowns at home.
Mexico's strong family networks and business prospects attract a new wave of Chinese migrants.
#venezuela

Venezuela's diaspora flexes its might

Venezuelans abroad are pressuring their government to release transparent election results, showcasing the diaspora's political influence and commitment to democratic reforms.

In Miami, Venezuelan diaspora anxiously watches an election it can't participate in

Venezuelans abroad, like those in Miami, face challenges casting ballots in significant elections due to consulate closures, forcing many to feel disconnected from their homeland.

Venezuela's diaspora flexes its might

Venezuelans abroad are pressuring their government to release transparent election results, showcasing the diaspora's political influence and commitment to democratic reforms.

In Miami, Venezuelan diaspora anxiously watches an election it can't participate in

Venezuelans abroad, like those in Miami, face challenges casting ballots in significant elections due to consulate closures, forcing many to feel disconnected from their homeland.
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#identity

There are lots of us who hover on margins, who are not quickly definable': my life as a so-called stealth Jew'

It is a complicated time to be a British Jew or a Jew of the global diaspora, with diverse and sometimes conflicting cultural influences and identities.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Preview: "In Jubilant Pastures" by Conrad Egyir @ Miles McEnery

Conrad Egyir's exhibition interrogates identity and belonging through vibrant, personal paintings that reflect on diaspora and the complexities of assimilation.

The View from Palestinian America

Photographing life in Missouri during the Gaza war acts as a form of protest against erasure.

Singapore Art Week exhibitions explore connections between the city-state and the Global South

The 2024 edition of Singapore Art Week (SAW) will explore conversations and parallels between Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the Global South.
The exhibitions will delve into the modern history of Southeast Asia and Latin America, and explore African ties to Southeast Asia through interconnected narratives about identity, migration, and diaspora.

There are lots of us who hover on margins, who are not quickly definable': my life as a so-called stealth Jew'

It is a complicated time to be a British Jew or a Jew of the global diaspora, with diverse and sometimes conflicting cultural influences and identities.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Preview: "In Jubilant Pastures" by Conrad Egyir @ Miles McEnery

Conrad Egyir's exhibition interrogates identity and belonging through vibrant, personal paintings that reflect on diaspora and the complexities of assimilation.

The View from Palestinian America

Photographing life in Missouri during the Gaza war acts as a form of protest against erasure.

Singapore Art Week exhibitions explore connections between the city-state and the Global South

The 2024 edition of Singapore Art Week (SAW) will explore conversations and parallels between Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the Global South.
The exhibitions will delve into the modern history of Southeast Asia and Latin America, and explore African ties to Southeast Asia through interconnected narratives about identity, migration, and diaspora.
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Players born outside the country they played for

Football is an increasingly global sport with players representing national teams based on different connections and opportunities.

11 can't-miss concerts in the D.C. area this February

Globalization has had a positive impact on music by breaking down cultural barriers and connecting diaspora communities.
The podcast, radio series, and live show 'Movement' focuses on musicians whose identities are rooted in migration and cultural cross-pollination.

Only in LA Could a Taco Spot Perfectly Meld Armenian and Mexican Flavors

Chef-owner Armen Martirosyan fulfills his vision of opening a restaurant in Silver Lake with the opening of MidEast Tacos in the former Mh Zh space.
MidEast Tacos merges Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors with an LA touch, drawing inspiration from the owners' family histories and local ingredients.
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