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Race and American Pop Culture in Zainichi Stories

Race and American Pop Culture in Zainichi Stories

The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. International audiences likely recognize the name of the zainichi community—ethnic Koreans living in Japan as a result of colonial-era migration—because of Min Jin Lee’s acclaimed...

brad paquette discusses cultural influence and public health

brad paquette discusses cultural influence and public health

Brad Paquette, an active commentator on social and political issues, has shared several insights on his Twitter account. His posts touch upon topics ranging from the intersection of culture and politics to concerns about public health policies.On...

Gambia’s Sheikh Tejan Nyang calls for stronger CARICOM–ECOWAS tourism, cultural ties at Montego Bay forum

Gambia’s Sheikh Tejan Nyang calls for stronger CARICOM–ECOWAS tourism, cultural ties at Montego Bay forum

In a powerful presentation, he urged Caribbean and West African nations to collaborate more deeply through tourism, vocational education, and cultural exchange laying the groundwork for a future of shared prosperity, heritage preservation, and...

Niger Delta states network, display rich cultural heritage in Rivers

Niger Delta states network, display rich cultural heritage in Rivers

Nine states in the Niger Delta region came together in Rivers State to network and promote their rich cultural heritage through arts and culture. The states include Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ondo, Cross River, and Akwa-Ibom. The...

Gameshows, Cliff Richard and Stalin’s most hated play: the British culture sent behind the iron curtain

Gameshows, Cliff Richard and Stalin’s most hated play: the British culture sent behind the iron curtain

One of the biggest TV hits of the 1960s was Double Your Money, a kind of low-fi precursor to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Its presenter, Hughie Green, was a titan of family entertainment who drew audiences of more than 8 million to the ITV...

‘Culture never formed where selectors explain to players’

‘Culture never formed where selectors explain to players’

"As long as [Mehidy Hasan] Miraz is playing, Mosaddek [Hossain] doesn't stand a chance." That explosive remark by chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu sparked a firestorm, casting fresh scrutiny on the national team's selection process. But how...

'South Indians running dance bars, ruining Marathi culture': Shiv Sena MLA after assaulting canteen staff

'South Indians running dance bars, ruining Marathi culture': Shiv Sena MLA after assaulting canteen staff

The catering contractor was Jayaram Balakrishna Shetty, a native of Karnataka. His establishment, Ajanta Caterers, was responsible for providing food at the Akashvani MLA hostel in Mumbai. Mumbai: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad from the Eknath...

Culture, community connection a focus of Cloncurry NAIDOC Week celebrations

Culture, community connection a focus of Cloncurry NAIDOC Week celebrations

The Mitakoodi Elders Council extends gratitude to all sponsors, the Cloncurry Shire Council, NIAA, AIDWRA, Wesley LifeForce, Cloncurry 4WD Services, Curry Diesel and Machinery, and all community volunteers.

"Eternal City" Pompeii Exhibition Opens in Hunan, Marking New Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange

"Eternal City" Pompeii Exhibition Opens in Hunan, Marking New Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange

"Eternal City" Pompeii Exhibition Opens in Hunan, Marking New Sino-Italian Cultural ExchangeCHANGSHA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2025 - On July 8, the exhibition "Encountering Pompeii: The Eternal City" opened at the Hunan Museum's...

Culture War Kryptonite: Dean Cain Slams James Gunn's 'Woke' Superman Immigrant Story

Former Superman actor Dean Cain offered his hot take on James Gunn's vision for the new Superman movie. There has been an online discourse regarding Gunn's recent comments on framing the new DCU movie as an "immigrant story," similar to how the...

Dotted with musical landmarks: Oasis return reminds world of when Manchester captured cultural zeitgeist

Dotted with musical landmarks: Oasis return reminds world of when Manchester captured cultural zeitgeist

The return of the prodigal Oasis brothers to Manchester on Friday -- on the second leg of their highly anticipated reunion tour -- has rekindled memories of the city's time as a cultural epicentre. Returning to their roots for five sold-out shows...

Mark Zuckerberg May Have To Deal With A Long Line Of 'Complaining' Employees Outside Of His Door, Warns Michael Dell, Calls Meta's AI Hiring Spree 'Cultural Challenge'

Mark Zuckerberg May Have To Deal With A Long Line Of 'Complaining' Employees Outside Of His Door, Warns Michael Dell, Calls Meta's AI Hiring Spree 'Cultural Challenge'

Michael Dell, the CEO of Dell Technologies Inc. DELL, expressed concerns about the potential cultural challenges that Meta Platforms Inc. META might face due to its aggressive artificial intelligence hiring strategy. What Happened: Dell, in a BG2...

Supermarket tourism offers an insight into local culture

Supermarket tourism offers an insight into local culture

Whenever I travel, I make my way to a colourful local museum that is free and interesting: the supermarket. Window shopping in a grocery store, walking through the stacked shelves and long aisles, is one of the best ways to learn about the people...

Review: Culinary culture, corporate connections

Review: Culinary culture, corporate connections

WRITER Appoints Jevan Soo Lenox as First Chief People Officer to Scale High-Performance, People-First Culture Alongside Rapid Growth

WRITER Appoints Jevan Soo Lenox as First Chief People Officer to Scale High-Performance, People-First Culture Alongside Rapid Growth

Lenox will leverage experience at Square, Stitch Fix, and Blue Bottle to expand WRITER’s strategic people operations as enterprise AI adoption continues to accelerate WRITER, the leading agentic AI platform for the enterprise, today announced the...

Reform councillor attacks woke culture and the wiping of British slave traders from history

Reform councillor attacks woke culture and the wiping of British slave traders from history

By Andy Mitchell Local Dmocracy Reporter A MEMBER of the Reform UK cabinet that runs Warwickshire County Council has ripped into “woke” methods of denouncing historical British slave traders. Cllr Mike Bannister (Reform UK, Nuneaton Abbey), the...

'Food connects us all' - West Midlands gynae-health charity releases bright re-brand with focus on 'culture and community'

'Food connects us all' - West Midlands gynae-health charity releases bright re-brand with focus on 'culture and community'

Cysters, which launched in Birmingham back in 2015, is a leading grassroots charity advocating for equitable healthcare for menstrual, mental, maternal, and menopausal health. The group have provided support groups and events for those struggling...

Lincoln Savings Bank Earns Great Place to Work® Certification, Underscoring Commitment to Culture and Community

Lincoln Savings Bank Earns Great Place to Work® Certification, Underscoring Commitment to Culture and Community

REINBECK, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 11, 2025-- Lincoln Savings Bank is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ®, a prestigious recognition that celebrates the Bank’s ongoing commitment to fostering a...

Hoping to see a cultural shift over phones for the young

Hoping to see a cultural shift over phones for the young

It would be an important victory in the battle against those strange men such as Elon Musk who, it is is now clear, really do want to take over the world and who care nothing that the products and services they supply are harming millions of...

Exploring Global Cultural Connections, ECU Students Visit The Nation’s Capitol

In May 2025, twelve East Central University students, led by ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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