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Chinese-Americans are shedding their cultural reservations

by zhou | Jul 30, 2020 | Identity, Work, Jobs and Money

By Victoria Lee and Michael Zhou, Medill, Immigrant Connect Before going to her first internship last summer, Lily Shan’s parents stressed how important it was for her to do her work well. They advised her to be dedicated to her tasks because they felt excellent work...

A snip, snip, here and some family history there

by Jack Doppelt | Jun 9, 2020 | Family, Identity, Our Staff

By Jason Harward, Medill, Immigrant Connect The salon was sometimes busy, but business is slower than usual on this weekday afternoon near the end of summer. When it was busy, I remember hating the wait. Unlike my doctor or dentist appointments, I can’t locate a...

Are there differences in cultural identities between Mexicans who came to the US years ago and those who’ve come since the Cold War?

by nathanansell | Nov 22, 2019 | Good Question, Identity

By Nathan Ansell, Medill, Immigrant Connect Before throwing his hat into the ring as a presidential candidate, Julian Castro served as San Antonio’s mayor for five years, from 2009-14. As a relatively unknown figure beyond Texas, some say that his keynote speech at...

I get a hint of my British-Jewish heritage

by nathanansell | Oct 30, 2019 | About, Family, Identity, Our Staff

By Nathan Ansell, Medill, Immigrant Connect In a medium-sized residence near Westminster, I’m sitting around an oblong wooden table for brunch. I recognize less than a quarter of the faces present. I eavesdrop on conversations about everything from Israeli politics to...

I’ve got a golden ticket… but I don’t need it

by hannahgonzalez | Oct 18, 2019 | About, Family, Identity, Our Staff

By Hannah Gonzalez, Medill, Immigrant Connect At ten years old, my younger brother Ian stands in full padding in front of the net at his hockey game. His head barely visible above the crossbar, he clutches the goalie stick in his right hand. He uses it to sweep the...

How does the idea of Indian Americans being “model minorities” impact their political beliefs?

by bonifant | Jun 15, 2019 | Good Question, Identity

By Josiah Bonifant, Medill, Immigrant Connect Two of the most recognizable faces for Indian Americans in the 21st century are Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, both politicians and both Republicans. Yet Indian Americans identify as Democrats at ten times the rate they...
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