Otherhood

In an era of “us” and “them,” be an “other” — someone trying to understand how we all live together. Journalism about the multicultural nation America will become — hosted by Rupa Shenoy.

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'That Mexican thing' lurking in the Arizona desert Oct 14, 2016

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In the burning heat of Arizona's vast, mostly empty Wild West desert, young Mexican American teenagers decide between working for the border guard or for the cartels smuggling drugs and people north. The kids that choose to be border agents face anger within their own families, as migrants desperate to come to the US die nameless deaths.

Marking the end of a TCK presidency Sep 29, 2016

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TCKs — or third culture kids — often lie when asked when they're from.

When 'they' become 'us' Sep 15, 2016

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A secret US war created a new generation of Americans who changed foreign policy.

The 'secret society' of extremely successful first gens Sep 01, 2016

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Many of the most successful immigrants and kids of immigrants in the country know each other and hang out.

The unexpected power of feelings Aug 18, 2016

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If every action starts with emotion, then current feelings about police violence may predict the possible future.

How America is melting in its pot Aug 04, 2016

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“Technically we have it double as bad — because we’re Muslim and black.”

Otherness in an Integrated World Apr 21, 2016

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Juliette Kayyem says the best way to prevent terrorism is to integrate Others.

Why One Story Isn't The Whole Story Feb 03, 2016

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Art can imitate life, but can it represent an identity?

What Does A Professor Look Like? Feb 02, 2016

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A college professor is out to defy stereotypes.

Learning to Tell Her Own Story Jan 20, 2016

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How a Harvard Law student learned to tell her own story

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