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#art

I am acutely frightened': artists talk of fears over a second Trump term

Art can provide resilience and truth in political turmoil.

Muslim artist Mahbuba Maqsoodi makes history in Germany DW 12/01/2024

Maqsoodi is the first female artist and contemporary artist chosen for Germany's Christmas postage stamp, marking a historic milestone.

I am acutely frightened': artists talk of fears over a second Trump term

Art can provide resilience and truth in political turmoil.

Muslim artist Mahbuba Maqsoodi makes history in Germany DW 12/01/2024

Maqsoodi is the first female artist and contemporary artist chosen for Germany's Christmas postage stamp, marking a historic milestone.
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#immigration

He Arrived in the U.S. With $75 and Started a $1.2B Business | Entrepreneur

Payam Zamani recounts his harrowing journey as a Baha'i refugee from Iran, emphasizing the value of human rights experienced in the U.S.

I Am a Voter: A Business Secret Helps Increase Voter Turnout | Entrepreneur

Mandana Dayani advocates for increased voter turnout through her organization, I Am a Voter, emphasizing the role of personal experiences in activism.

He Arrived in the U.S. With $75 and Started a $1.2B Business | Entrepreneur

Payam Zamani recounts his harrowing journey as a Baha'i refugee from Iran, emphasizing the value of human rights experienced in the U.S.

I Am a Voter: A Business Secret Helps Increase Voter Turnout | Entrepreneur

Mandana Dayani advocates for increased voter turnout through her organization, I Am a Voter, emphasizing the role of personal experiences in activism.
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Doctors at Hospital in Gaza Refugee Camp Besieged by Israel Refuse to Evacuate

The siege on operations in Gaza hospitals underscores the urgent healthcare crisis amid rising violence and the commitment of medical staff to patient care.
#resilience

How a 19-Year-Old Refugee in Indonesia Became an Animator on Pharrell's New Movie

Qurbani's journey illustrates resilience and creativity in overcoming adversity, finding hope through storytelling despite difficult circumstances.

The Massive Cultural Changes That Made Dr. Ruth Possible

Dr. Ruth Westheimer prioritized sexual pleasure, joy, and defending pleasure as a universal right, drawing from her childhood experiences

Elena: A Hand Made Life by Miriam Gold review a beautifully crafted memoir of a beloved grandmother

Miriam Gold's book is deceptively simple yet powerful, blending memoir and biography to honor a resilient grandmother's tragic past and lifelong dedication to medicine.

How a 19-Year-Old Refugee in Indonesia Became an Animator on Pharrell's New Movie

Qurbani's journey illustrates resilience and creativity in overcoming adversity, finding hope through storytelling despite difficult circumstances.

The Massive Cultural Changes That Made Dr. Ruth Possible

Dr. Ruth Westheimer prioritized sexual pleasure, joy, and defending pleasure as a universal right, drawing from her childhood experiences

Elena: A Hand Made Life by Miriam Gold review a beautifully crafted memoir of a beloved grandmother

Miriam Gold's book is deceptively simple yet powerful, blending memoir and biography to honor a resilient grandmother's tragic past and lifelong dedication to medicine.
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#literature

The Silence of the Choir by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr review a masterly tale of African refugees in rural Sicily

Sarr's novel explores the refugee experience, highlighting humanity, the challenges of acceptance, and the complex emotional landscape of migration.

From refugee poet to Swedish Academy: 'The forest accepted me faster than the people did'

Mossaed emphasizes the importance of broadening literary horizons and reflecting on her journey as a refugee writer in Sweden.

The Silence of the Choir by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr review a masterly tale of African refugees in rural Sicily

Sarr's novel explores the refugee experience, highlighting humanity, the challenges of acceptance, and the complex emotional landscape of migration.

From refugee poet to Swedish Academy: 'The forest accepted me faster than the people did'

Mossaed emphasizes the importance of broadening literary horizons and reflecting on her journey as a refugee writer in Sweden.
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A moment that changed me: the VHS tape that helped me face my father's shocking early death

The article shares a personal account of a family's journey from a refugee camp to the UK, highlighting challenges and aspirations.

Why are you going back, after all we did to get out?': returning to the Kenyan refugee camp that shaped my childhood

The article reflects on childhood memories in a refugee camp, highlighting both moments of innocence and hardship.

DINH Q. LE (1968-2024)

Dinh Q. Lê's early life shaped his art and activism, intertwining personal experiences with broader historical and cultural narratives.
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