BETWEEN CULTURES - ENTRECULTURAS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Some people identify with more than one culture, and are not afraid of participating in and embracing their multiple cultures. They view their connection as inclusive. They view it as an enhancement and that it has the possibility of bringing people together. There is the opportunit to build upon the cultures that already exist, and perhaps, even to create new ones. This Podcast and video explores people from all continents of the world by talking about the world through their multicultural lens.
Xandi. Native American (Alb8n8ki Wampanoag) - Aztec - Black Irish
Xandi is a mixed race indigenous woman (Alb8n8ki Wampanoag, Aztec & Black Irish) who talks about navigating the unique roads of sacred ceremonies, multicultural households and politics. She talks about how her skin color works for her and against depending on the situation and how that has affected her identity and connection with others. Xandi speaks from the heart and does not hold back in sharing her opinion and experiences.
Ed. China - America
Ed is Chinese and American. He is from both places. He started his years in China, then moved to the US and has been back and forth ever since. Did you know that Chinese believe that there are ghosts in houses? Why is he a proud American? Here you can learn about China and the US.
Nagat. Yemen - USA
This conversation with Nagat will teach us about Yemeni and U.S. culture. We will learn the terminology of the different scarves used by some Muslim women. Have you ever wondered how women wearing burkas can know who is who? Nagat will talk about how she navigates her role as a woman in both places. How does it feel it to be from Yemen and the U.S. and what it’s like to live in these countries as a person in between these cultures.
Fatima. Kenya-UK-Tanzania-India
Fatima is a multicultural woman who will talk about Kenya, the UK, Tanzania, India, Scotland and living in these places. She talks about her religion, the Ismaili, and her transition to life in the western world. Her travels and life in several countries have taught her that when you are isolated you need to make an effort to connect with people.
Alain. France - USA
Alain appears to be your average European white male, but his life experiences have brought a great richness to his life which makes him far from that. His appearance made his community connection in the United States as only superficial because of his cultural and language differences. Alan’s openness about identity and culture and how they connect to the world at large provides a unique perspective unlike any typical white male.
Samir. Marruecos - España (In Spanish)
Marruecos y España tienen muchas similitudes y también muchas diferencias. Samir nos explica sus raíces, que se remontan a Al-Andalus la zona del Rif y Jeblia. También su experiencia como Marroquí-Español. Indagamos en la religión y la inmigración. Hablaremos de estos dos países vecinos separados entre sí por 15 kilómetros del Mar Mediterráneo.
Becky & Tommy. Spain - USA
My brother Tommy and I talk about our upbringing in a bicultural and multilingual household, with two very different socio-economic & cultural backgrounds. We reflect on our experiences growing up in Spain and in the USA.
Mohamed. Sudan - USA
Mohamed, a Sudanese-American engineer talks about his cultures. Here you can learn about South Sudan’s history, what it is like to be from Africa living in the US. Have you ever wondered what racism looks like in Sudan?