How El Paso shaped modern America

El Paso, Texas, stands alongside Ellis Island as a vital portal in America’s immigration story. Over the past century, this border city has witnessed migration, conflict, and cultural fusion that shaped the modern United States.

How El Paso shaped modern America

Review: A butt-kicking Lakota man ponders violence in ‘Wisdom Corner’

In David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s “Wisdom Corner,” Lakota hero Virgil Wounded Horse knows he’s prone to violence. But steering clear of trouble proves difficult, and the fight to control his fists might be his toughest battle yet.

Review: A butt-kicking Lakota man ponders violence in ‘Wisdom Corner’

RVA 100: How did Carytown get its name?

Carytown features as a prominent fixture in the RVA100 series—a project spotlighting the people, places, and objects that define the Richmond region. Published by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, this article offers snapshots of Carytown’s place in local history and culture, though the full story remains behind a paywall.

The Texanist: New Mexico Has an Official State Scent. What’s Stopping Texas?

New Mexico has already declared its official state scent, prompting some Texans to wonder why the Lone Star State hasn’t followed suit. While some aromas—from fresh wildflowers to undeniably Texan barbecue—might win instant approval, others might leave residents holding their noses.

The Texanist: New Mexico Has an Official State Scent. What’s Stopping Texas?

Appeals court rules Aboriginal child moved 1700km from NT remote community must b…

An appeals court has ruled that an Aboriginal child, who was moved 1,700 kilometers from a remote community in the Northern Territory, must be returned. The decision addresses significant cultural, legal, and geographic concerns, underscoring the complexities of child welfare policies.

Appeals court rules Aboriginal child moved 1700km from NT remote community must b…

Support Candidates Who Back Historic Preservation

Over 1,500 Kirkwood residents have joined forces to protect a historic home at 751 N. Taylor Ave. in the North Kirkwood Historic District. Many in the community are now urging voters to support political candidates who prioritize historic preservation, underscoring the widespread commitment to preserving Kirkwood’s heritage.

Support Candidates Who Back Historic Preservation

SF steps up efforts to designate local landmarks amid push for housing

San Francisco is rolling out an accelerated effort to identify and protect historic and cultural sites, even as it updates zoning rules to promote housing construction. City leaders aim to ensure that preserving local landmarks does not stand in the way of addressing urgent housing needs.

SF steps up efforts to designate local landmarks amid push for housing

Italy ruling says arrivederci to citizenship by ancestry. Hundreds of thousands Italian Americans could be impacted

A fresh decision from Italian authorities may close the door on ancestral citizenship for Italian Americans. Hundreds of thousands could see their hopes of reconnecting with their heritage thwarted, with Philadelphian resident Jillian Emory’s story shining a light on these deeply personal struggles.

Italy ruling says arrivederci to citizenship by ancestry. Hundreds of thousands Italian Americans could be impacted

Why Do We Do Such Weird Things When It Gets Dark?

As the days grow short, people turn to unusual rites and customs that spark curiosity. From intriguing mentions of figures like “krampus” to mysterious local traditions, winter’s darkness reveals a side of human nature that’s both playful and profound.

Why Do We Do Such Weird Things When It Gets Dark?

‘When Big People Lie’ Filmmaker Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz On Tackling How “Immigrants Are Contributing To This Country & Its Fabric In Ways That We Can’t See”

A young Dominican American boy faces a life-altering dilemma: should he protect his loved ones by keeping a secret or maintain his integrity by telling the truth? Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz’s film, co-written by Pablo Cervera, explores how immigrants shape the fabric of American society in ways often hidden from view.

‘When Big People Lie’ Filmmaker Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz On Tackling How “Immigrants Are Contributing To This Country & Its Fabric In Ways That We Can’t See”