Elevating Lives of Fellow Immigrants
A man with a gentle expression and slight smile approached from down the sidewalk in front of the nonprofit APANO (Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon)
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Remembering a Family History
Joni Nakayama Kimoto-Reeves is a proud Sansei–a third generation Japanese-American. Seeking opportunities for a better life,
An Odyssey of Persistence
Fair warning as you embark on the story of one woman’s journey across borders and barriers: It would be difficult to exaggerate the complexity of Sonia Priscila Ticas’
Finding and Creating Belonging
During the early 1980’s, Haiti was under the rule of Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier. The country’s political situation suffered, and shootings were frequent.
A Fight for Farmworkers’ Rights
A couple of miles outside Hillsboro, Or., Hector Ninijosa and his family had moved into a migrant camp for seasonal farmworkers.
Fighting Through the Cycle
With a whack from his father’s hand, his mother fell to her knees. Talilo Marfil’s first memory was one of abuse. Talilo was born in 1989 in the Philippines
Two Worlds, One Journey
No official records exist to confirm the date, but Arun Cameron Storrs believes she was born around July 20, 1986, in Kathmandu, Nepal
Allah Elohim at The Armory
Perhaps as a kind of invocation, Bala and Shivani chose to play the song Allah Elohim, a piece that now resonates more deeply than ever before.
We Are One Live at The Armory
This original composition, thoughtfully created and arranged by Bala for this occasion, weaves a melody that speaks to the deepest threads of our shared
Aap Ki Nazaron Live at The Armory
This beautiful melody comes from the classic Bollywood film Anpadh (1962). Originally sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, the song features music
Mast Qalandar Live at The Armory
“Mast Qalandar” is perhaps the most celebrated and widely rendered of all Qawwalis. Reverberating through the annals of South Asian musical heritage,
Breaking Free: Her Path to a New Life
Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp to parents who fled conflict in the Congo, Jeanette Muibi grew up walking toward a future she couldn’t yet imagine.
Forgiving the Unforgivable
At just 50-years-old, Rukshana Hafez Triem could say she’s lived many lives. From fleeing her home country of Mozambique at just 5-years-old to being a refugee
My Audacious Grandfather
Erica Naito-Campbell, the author of Portland’s Audacious Champion: How Bill Naito Overcame Anti-Japanese Hate and Became an Intrepid Civic Leader in
A Uniquely Global Citizen
To call Sinait Sarfino a “global citizen” would be an understatement. She speaks English, Korean, and she is now learning Chinese. She has lived in various countries