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Specific Cultures:
Afrocentric Asian European
Latin American Middle Eastern Native North American / Aboriginal
Pacific Islander    

 

Afrocentric:
06/2009

Blacks Without Borders
 A group of African Americans live the American dream thousands of miles away
By Stafford and Judy Bailey

11/2008 Black-Focused Schools: Are They The Answer?
 New Africentric schools seek to stem high Black dropout rate. By Gregory Crichlow
08/2006 Breaking the Chains of Stereotypes: Freeing the Black Woman
How stereotypes affect the lives of black women
11/2005 The Liberal Black Voice
 Why don’t we hear from more Black liberals? By Shabaka Tecumseh
01/2005 Uzazi
 Celebrating your birthday in an African-centered way. By Richard M. Cooper
10/2004 Dancing Across Borders
Blackness that isn’t (African) American. By Daniel McNeil
10/2004 Another State of Black America
Fifty years after Brown and where are we going? By Shabaka Tecumseh
10/2004 The Lynching of Emmett Till
Revisiting a sad story in American history. By Theodore Christopher
10/2004 All My Relations
Have Native Canadians been forgotten? By Dan Ennis
07/2004 Black History Month Not Long Enough
Blacks' Contributions to the Modern World Greater Than Most People Think. By Milton Hart
07/2004 Celebrating Caribbean Culture
University of Toronto Observes Black History Month. By Danielle Minghella
03/2004 AfricArt Shop
Africa’s Artistic Treasures, Techniques and More.
09/2003 Happy To Be Nappy
Michelle Joseph Learns to Love Her Hair. By Michelle Joseph
05/2002 The Road To Now. A History of Blacks in Montreal.
A Book Review. By Maya Khankhoje
01/2002 Black History In Detroit : From GM To Motown
Take A Journey Through Motortown's Past. By Matt Borghi
09/2001 West Ford: Invisible Man?
A New Book " I Cannot Tell A Lie: The True Story of George Washington's African American Descendants" Opens Eyes. By Wendy Robinson
07/2001 In With The Huxables And Out With Amos 'n' Andy
Improving African American Representations on Television. By Robin R. Means Coleman
 

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Asian:
11/2008 The Legendary Nisei Racers
 Japanese Nisei hot rod racers of the 1920s and 1930s made their mark in a racing world surprisingly free of discrimination.
By Caroline Aoyagi-Stom
04/2007 Kali: Filipino Martial Arts (specific cultures)
A time-honored tradition rediscovered
04/2006 Why Sikhs Wear a Turban
The little-known history of the famous Sikh symbol
07/2004 Shin Yu Pai's Equivalence
A Taiwanese-American Artist Expresses Herself Through Poetry. Review and Interview by Emily Monroy
03/2004 Diwali
An Ancient Festival for the Modern World. By Malini Bisen
04/2003 Travel The World: India
Language and Travel Tips To Prepare For Your Trip. By Vasanth Sriram
05/2002 .A First: Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month In May
Ontario Passes Bill 98. Canada Celebrates.
03/2002 The Liberation Of Chinese Women Since Footbinding
A Symposium In Toronto Addresses The Leaps And Bounds Of Chinese Women. By Keith Lowe
03/2002 The New Way Of Tea
A New York Exhibition Features Tea Ceremonies in Traditional and Experimental Environments by Japanese and Non-Japanese Artists
09/2001 "Asian" In America
A Media Study. By Faiyaz Kara
01/2001 A Closer Look At Chinese-Americans in San Francisco
A survey of Chinese-Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area provides a snapshot of the community's purchasing, language and political preferences, as well as its demographics
03/2001 My America, (...or honk if you like Buddha)
Filmmaker Renee Tajima-Peña Hits The Road And Discovers Asian America
08/1997 The Lives of Ved Mehta - A Book Review. By Bernard McGouran
 

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European:
11/2008

Interview with Ilya Talman
An immigrant from Ukraine discusses his “American experience”. By Cristina Lucas
11/2008 That's Amore
Author Nino Ricci contemplates a future with fellow Italian Madonna Ciccone. By Nino Ricci
03/2008 Stavekirke
 Norway's stave churches offer unique beauty. By Molly Ingebretsen
11/2007 The Clan Maclean - A Hebridean Sea Power
The uncommon story behind one of Scotland's most common surnames By Ian Maclean
04/2007 Marriage in Russia
Attitudes towards women and marriage have changed in Russia – but how far? By Alexey Bayukov
08/2006 Dedicated to the Pipes: Introducing Amber Blair
A young Scottish-American woman discovers her musical heritage By Scott Williams
04/2006 Russian Holidays
From the Soviet era to today, a history of Russian festivities By Alexey Bayukov
01/2005 Art In Russia
An on-line gallery offers Russia's best in modern art.
01/2005 The Story of the Norwegian Dancers
A group of high school students brings a little bit of Norway to America. By Polly Goepfert
09/2003 Banshee, Bard and Hubbub
Celtic Languages Past, Present and Future. By Emily Monroy
04/2003 Mad About Plaid: Not Just For Scots
The Story of Plaid Beyond Scotland. By Pat Beaven
09/2002 Not In My Name: Don't Ban The Sopranos
A Commentary On The Controversial Television Program. By Emily Monroy
01/2002 Going Solo
Travel alone–me? I'd always been too nervous to take a vacation without my husband or a friend. Then, 12 mind-stretching days in Italy changed everything. By Liz Guccione
11/2001 A Swedish Christmas In Toronto
Harbourfront Centre Serves Up A Unique Holiday Event.
08/1999 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - Cruising the Irish Pubs. By Lina Miraglia
 

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Middle Eastern:

11/2008 Delusions of Liberation
Does hijab really oppress women?
By Melody Moezzi
11/2007 Hijab Chic
 How retailers are marketing to fashion-conscious Muslim women
By Asra Q. Nomani
04/2006

Isaac
 How does a young Israeli experience America?
By Cristina Lucas

03/2002

 

 The Chador: A Western Woman's Perspective
Does The Muslim Dress Code For Women Liberate Them From Being "Sexual Playthings"? By Emily Monroy

11/2001
100 Questions And Answers About Arab Americans
Excerpts From A Guide Published By The Detroit Free Press and Knight Ridder.
05/2001 Arabs, Jews, Forbidden Love, Mystery and Finding Oneself.
An Interview with Ruth Knafo Setton - Author of The Road To Fez.
 

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Latin American:

11/2008 War on Error
Stereotype-defying young Muslims make writer's point. By Phil Kloer
02/2008 In the Name of Santiago
 The City of St. James past and present. By Omar Vega
02/2008 Brazil's Organic Cosmetics Take First Baby Steps
 Brazilian women beautify themselves the natural way. By Geovana Pagel
12/2006 In Brazil, Feeling Like a Hero from a Colonial Time Tale
Brazil’s Paraná state offers natural beauty and historical interest
By Kathleen de Azevedo
11/2005 Some Kind of Funny “Porto Rican”?
Documentary tells the story of a much misunderstood community in our midst. By Claire Andrade-Watkins
09/2001 A Longing For Tortillas: REAL Tortillas
Latino Culture: Toronto versus Los Angeles. By James Denby
07/2001 Wives, Mothers, Virgins, Whores?
A Book Review of In The Land Of God And Man: Confronting Our Sexual Culture Touches Upon The Lives of Latin American Women. By Emily Monroy
03/2001 On Mexican Time - A New Life In San Miguel
Los Angeles-based Novelist, Tony Cohan, Shares His Experiences And Insights.
03/2001 Dr. Lechuga's Little Gem
Fifty Years of Collecting Mexican Folk Art Turns A Home Into A Museum.
 

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Native North American / Aboriginal:

11/2007 An Adabeesh in Metlakatla
An outsider partakes in a native Alaskan ceremony
By Margaret Deefholts
04/2003 Minority For A Week
A Trip To The Far Northern Reaches Of Canada. By Emily Monroy
09/2002 The People of the Pueblo, Yaqui and Navajo Cultures
Learn About A Few of the Native American Cultures
03/2002 Bits and Pieces of Native History
From Swear Words To The Actions of Teddy Roosevelt, Things You May Not Know. By Panther White Trees
01/2002 Canada's Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
Entertainment Programs, Documentaries, Cooking Shows and Even Bingo And A Movie.
05/2001 The California Indian Radio Project
A Thirteen Program Series On Native American Culture Hits The Airwaves.
 

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Pacific Islander:

06/2009 Uluwehi Guerrero
 Traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music & hula finds a new voice
By Puanani Woo
11/2007 Don't Call Me Guamish
Reflections on a South Pacific freshman week. ByJessica Marati 
09/2001 Who Was King Kamehameha?
 A Warrior, A Leader, A Chosen One, A King. By Carly Bolson 

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