Cultural Connections: Traditional arts have opened many doors for one Brazilian immigrant
BY JULIA GASPAR-BATES — Growing up in the Bahía region of northern Brazil presented many challenges and opportunities for Livaldi…
Cultural Connections: Guadeloupe native has deep connection to family, land
BY JULIA GASPAR-BATES — Born into a large family in his native Guadeloupe, Felix Grandisson strongly values family and his connection to…
Cultural Connections: Palestinian resident’s deep ties to her native roots
Despite not living much of her life in Palestine, Hyattsville resident Mai Abdul Rahman feels a close affinity for her…
Cultural Connections: Resident’s international upbringing helped with cultural adaptation
BY JULIA GASPAR-BATES — Hyattsville resident Jakob Henriksson attributes his ability to easily adjust to other cultures to his international…
Cultural Connections: Miracles have shaped one Ethiopian immigrant’s life
Despite many hardships, including imprisonment, Yirdaw Anteneh remains grateful for the many miracles he’s received in his life. Born and raised…
Cultural Connections: One Egyptian’s Transition to Life in the US
BY JULIA GASPAR-BATES — One of the fondest memories Egyptian Raina Elmalky has from home is the social gatherings with…
Cultural Connections: Irish roots run deep in Hyattsville
When Jimmy McAuliffe’s ship landed in New York in 1959 after leaving his native Ireland, he was overwhelmed by all…
Cultural Connections: Learning English transformed one Paraguayan immigrant’s experience
Javier Culzoni’s childhood in Asunción, Paraguay set the stage for his eventual immigration to the U.S. His mother, a dancer,…
Cultural Connections: “The country of opportunities” says local Salvadorean
When Nubia Arias arrived in the U.S. from her native El Salvador in 1992, she was initially unhappy. Arias’ mother…
Cultural Connections: From France to the United States
When Juliette Fradin first arrived in the U.S. from her native France seven years ago, she was impressed with the…