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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

He traded Goldman Sachs for a startup, then America for Korea

Now, he's living in Seoul andbuilding a business that aims to create a community for the Korean diaspora like him. Getting here required leaving behind everything he knew. By his mid-20s, Cho felt like he could see exactly what the next 20 years of his life would look like. Good pay, long hours, and climbing the corporate ladder in finance. "I felt like a dead person," Cho, now 28, told Business Insider about his job at Goldman Sachs.
US news
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Living in Hope Amid Uncertainty

Mindfulness in ordinary tasks, resilience after rejection, and small deliberate actions create transformation and hope amid uncertainty.
Film
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Mafia: The Old Country Review: Stirring Story, Dated Gameplay

The series authentically portrays immigrant experiences and the harsh realities of crime and labor in society.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

She got in trouble as a teen in New York City, but in Bangkok, she became a beauty queen

Metinee Kingpayome's life transformed after moving to Thailand at age 20, redefining her identity and career.
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn bodega worker slain over loose cigarettes was supporting family back in Mexico

A proud immigrant father was fatally stabbed during a confrontation over loose cigarettes while trying to protect a cashier.
Film
fromKqed
1 month ago

In Daly City, the Bayanihan Spirit Is Alive and Well | KQED

Daly City has a unique culture with a majority Filipino population, reflected in local films and community experiences.
fromThe Forward
1 month ago

For 110 years, a proudly Jewish family have been treasured purveyors of pork

Every week, the Teitel family balanced their Jewish faith and community ties with their grocery store's operations, serving Italian neighbors and maintaining cultural traditions intertwined with survival.
Food & drink
#identity
Mindfulness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Bay Area native wins Pulitzer Prize for moving memoir

Tessa Hulls' Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir explores her complex identity and the generational trauma within her family as Chinese immigrants.
fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 month ago

"Amanecer / Atardecer" by Artist Daniela Garcia Hamilton

Daniela García Hamilton's hybrid canvases showcase vibrant traditions and immigrant experiences through portraits of family, utilizing colour, pattern, embroidery, and oil painting.
Artificial intelligence
from48 hills
1 month ago

With mixed-media vibrancy, Julia LaChica conjures the collective journey - 48 hills

Julia LaChica's art reflects her personal journey and cultural identity through layers of materials and memories.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

A War With Iran Would Betray the Founding Promise of Our Republic

Escalating tensions may ensue in the Middle East due to U.S. military actions and intentions toward Iran.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Fear at the day labor spot: The migrant workers struggling to find jobs outside a Home Depot

Juan Carlos, waiting outside Home Depot, carries a message on his T-shirt, 'We built this city,' representing hard-working individuals who constructed the urban landscape of New York.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My parents think of Vietnam as the country they escaped. I see it as the place I want to live.

I was born in a small town in the Mekong Delta in 1986. My parents left Vietnam through the Humanitarian Operation program, which helped former re-education camp detainees immigrate to the US.
LGBT
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

What It Takes to Run an Authentic Indian Restaurant in North America

"Authenticity is about emotional truth. It's about creating food that evokes memories and honors the intention behind traditional preparation methods."
Food & drink
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A millennial paid off six figures in debt and built a $1 million net worth. She explains how she invests her money.

Rose Han overcame financial struggles and student debt through a mix of increasing income, mindful spending, and smart investing strategies.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Stage & Studio: Olga Kravtsova's 'Harvest of Woman' * Oregon ArtsWatch

I start cleaning a waterpark, which is Wings and Waves in McMinnville, where I was hired as custodial. And I didn't know I was hired as a custodial because I didn't speak English...
Portland food
fromMedium
5 months ago

How Boudin Bakery baked its way through history

Boudin Bakery's success is a testament to its stubborn adherence to tradition and quality over two centuries.
#comedy
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Parenting

After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, Zarna Garg crushes comedy, one Indian auntie joke at a time

fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Parenting

After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, Zarna Garg crushes comedy, one Indian auntie joke at a time

fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Slapstick Criminality of Hulu's "Deli Boys"

Deli Boys cleverly blends slapstick comedy with themes of organized crime, focusing on two hapless brothers who inherit a convenience-store empire only to lose it, leading to unexpected revelations.
DC food
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

We Were About To Become Empty Nesters. Then My Husband Made A Shocking Decision.

The emotional struggle of a military spouse facing a long separation from their partner.
The husband's lifelong dream to serve in the Army, reflecting gratitude for his family's immigrant experience.
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Of Our Own: Wendy Park Paints Another Side of a City

Wendy Park's artworks capture the profound immigrant experience in Los Angeles, offering counter-narratives against misrepresentation.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Remembering dancer, choreographer and teacher Anita Menon * Oregon ArtsWatch

Anita Menon's creative curiosity and artistic explorations embodied humanity, offering inspiration as she shared Bharatanatyam through the Anjali School of Dance and connected with diverse audiences.
Women in technology
fromForbes
2 months ago

Photographer Thomas Holton Shares Intimate Narrative Of New York City Family Life To Inaugurate New Space For Baxter St At The Camera Club Of New York

Thomas Holton's photography highlights real family life in New York, contrasting glamorized depictions with the authentic experiences of immigrant families.
NYC parents
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

Student Spotlight:For This MA Candidate, the Path to Climate Policy Is Personal

Saira Ramirez Mingueta's early connection to nature and her immigrant experience drive her passion for climate advocacy.
NYC food
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Meet the family that's been delighting Queens diners for almost 50 years

El Gauchito's longtime popularity is rooted in family legacy and traditional Argentine cuisine, thriving in the heart of Queens.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Historic Coney Island comes alive in dazzling debut romantasy

The novel "When the Tides Held the Moon" explores themes of freedom and identity through the unlikely friendship of a young immigrant and a merman.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Ruby Ibarra: Tiny Desk Concert

Ibarra's song 'Bakunawa' highlights Filipino folklore and motherhood, with heartfelt lyrics performed in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya, showcasing her cultural roots.
NYC music
#entrepreneurship
fromFast Company
3 months ago
European startups

Why are immigrants successful at business? They follow these 5 principles

Immigrant entrepreneurs succeed by building businesses from their personal stories and experiences rather than merely identifying market gaps.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Startup companies

I founded a $100 million home decor startup during the 2008 recession. Here's my advice for starting a company in crisis.

Jenny Jing Zhu overcame personal and economic challenges to found Lush Decor, demonstrating resilience and determination.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I founded a $100 million home decor startup during the 2008 recession. Here's my advice for starting a company in crisis.

Jenny Jing Zhu overcame personal and economic challenges to found Lush Decor, demonstrating resilience and determination.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Sonya Bilocerkowycz: Authoritarian shift in Donald Trump's America is grim reminder of USSR tactics

My father studied the Ukrainian artists, activists and workers who defied the Soviet regime and thus faced surveillance and imprisonment. Their resilience offers relevant lessons today.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.7x7.com
3 months ago

How Natasha Ivantsova Won the Lottery and Built North Beach's Inclusive Studio, Glow Yoga and Wellness

Glow offers a supportive community for wellness, emphasizing inclusivity and healing through various fitness and wellness services.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Watching U.S. health care from the front desk of an S.F. practice

Kattia Balestier's enduring presence at the clinic reflects her dedication and deep connections with patients over decades.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Play Laugh Lines No. 19: Law and Order

Chinese immigrants in the U.S. have been fighting for centuries against racial prejudice, the author Michael Luo says; their story should be seen as an American epic.
Podcast
NYC food
fromEater NY
3 months ago

An NYC Halal Cart Owner Gets the Spotlight in Ramy's New Animated Show

The series #1 Happy Family USA embodies immigrant experiences in NYC through the character of a halal cart owner.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
3 months ago

2024 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner: Ernesto Cabral de Luna

The Booooooom Photo Awards honors diverse photographic talent, highlighting winners across multiple categories, including the Street category's Ernesto Cabral de Luna.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Meet the mariachi using music to uplift New York's Mexican community

Alvaro Paulino Jr. uses mariachi music to unite and uplift New York's Mexican community, emphasizing its cultural significance amidst challenging times.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Viet Thanh Nguyen on Growing Up at His Parents' Grocery Store in San Jose

Viet Thanh Nguyen attributes much of his literary inspiration to his childhood experiences working in his parents' Vietnamese grocery store in San Jose.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Weike Wang's Meticulous Satires of Identity Politics

Inside the lab, only the worst student would keep running the same experiment while hoping for a different outcome, and yet outside the lab, this inefficient method is the norm.
Relationships
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Painting From Memory, Salman Toor Conjures Passion and Freedom

Salman Toor balances themes of queer desire and immigrant experiences in his art, showcased in his upcoming exhibition 'Wish Maker'.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

My parents moved from Korea to the US in the 70s. I was raised by a community of immigrants.

Cultural sharing through food fosters community and connection for immigrant families.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Look around: Poetry is everywhere during the O, Miami Poetry Festival

The O, Miami organization fosters community and creativity through poetry, connecting individuals and celebrating diverse narratives in South Florida.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I worked in Bengaluru and Silicon Valley. Here's how the two tech hubs compare.

Punit Soni's return to India highlighted the complexities of readjusting to a culture he once knew, yet felt distant from after years in Silicon Valley.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Review: 'Heart Sellers' a bittersweet look at immigrant experience

Disneyland symbolizes the unattainable joy for immigrants, reflecting the broader themes of exclusion and aspiration in the narrative.
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