Exploring how murals reflect community identity through research, photography, and public engagement Lisa Murphy explores how murals shape community identity in northeastern Pennsylvania. Using the ...
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month began as a weeklong celebration in 1968. The now month-long observance—from September 15 to October 15—incorporates the independence days of Chile, Costa Rica, El ...
For international students at the University of Massachusetts, several transitional experiences shape their adjustment to campus life. With strong bonds to culture, religion, geography and family, ...
Zahra Wakilzada (SFS ’23) lived in Afghanistan for the first 13 years of her life before moving to Pakistan and then the United States after her family came under threat by the Taliban because of her ...
Nestled on the southwest side near 51st and California, the Gage Park Latinx Council’s Community Cultural Center is housed in a red brick storefront with shiny reflective windows that bear the ...
Race and ethnicity are important components of our identity—a significant role in shaping our experiences, beliefs, values, and attitudes—and can help define and give us a sense of belonging to a ...
Race, sex, age, gender, class, ability, religion, and nationality: These are the eight markers of identity and oppression that 225 Samohi community members came together on Tuesday to discuss. The ...
Exploring how legends of the NBA prepare for retirement, career transitions and what we can all learn from their journey.
Frederick is a special place, but if I have learned anything in my over 40 years in the community development arena, it is that no place will retain its special character by accident. Change is ...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A five day celebration of arts, community and identity wrapped up in Bethlehem on Sunday. Festival UnBound combined performances with community programs to bring everyone together. It ...