As a child, I often felt disconnected from Filipino culture. Struggling to create and find a connection, I finally found my answer in the music genre of Original “Pinoy” Music, allowing me to embrace...

Since the birth of the internet in the 1990s and the growth of public access to media fandoms, nerd culture has been on the rise. From millennials feeling the need to hide their unique interests in school...

This is the motto by which I live my life. It means “Yes, you can,” a Latino phrase that has stood by my community for decades, fighting against prejudice by showing that we can do anything. We demonstrate...

Growing up in the United States, I have always felt the pulse of my heritage in everything around me. From the vibrant colors of the papel picado decorating our home during fiestas to the deep, earthy...

Throughout the world, Western culture has become dominant in all areas of life. Coming from European or American roots, societies are adopting Westernized lifestyles, and while this cultural exchange can...