Syracuse’s North Side has always been a patchwork of arrivals—Irish and Germans in the 1800s, Italians in the early 1900s, Bosnians in the ’90s, and more recently, Congolese, Somalis, and Burmese families. Each wave faced skepticism, but the city’s investment in refugee resettlement wasn’t just abou
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the U. S. Over 84, 000 people of Somali descent live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area alone. Many fled war and found safety in Minnesota's welcoming environment. Most are U. S. citizens, with 87% of foreign-born Somalis having gained citizenship.
In Malaysia, teachers are doing some amazing things to help young kids grow stronger and more in control of their feelings. They focus on children between 4 and 6 years old. These teachers use ideas from famous thinkers like Vygotsky and Bronfenbrenner to guide their work. They talk to seven experie
In the heart of Mexico, a unique story unfolds. Travis Gordon Lopes Jr. , a former U. S. soldier, has found a new calling as a lucha libre wrestler. This isn't just any wrestling story. It's a tale of cultural exchange, adaptation, and breaking stereotypes. Gordon's journey began in Montana, where
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major health concern for indigenous communities. These communities face higher rates of T2DM and related health issues. This is a big problem because the current treatments do not always fit well with the cultural needs of these groups. A recent study aimed to u
