Photo courtesy of Southwestern Law School Los AngelesPepperdine Libraries is bringing Beth Caldwell to give a lecture in the Payson Library Surfboard Room on Thursday, Feb. 7 at noon. In the lecture, Caldwell will discuss her recently published book, "Deported Americans," which explores the life of numerous people who grew up in the United States but were deported to … [Read more...] about Lecture Discussing “Deported Americans” Comes to Pepp
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Promote Heightened Cultural Awareness
Art by Caitlin RoarkDespite the rhetoric of the recent administration promoting an isolationist and even xenophobic agenda, the country is still growing increasingly more diverse. Some Americans may feel quite overwhelmed trying to connect with the array of cultures. In these instances, it is important to back away from intimidation and instead embrace avenues of heightened … [Read more...] about Promote Heightened Cultural Awareness
Preserve America’s Immigrant Roots
Art by Allyson Armstrong“The New Colossus” is permanently placed on The Statue of Liberty reading, “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses,” with the intent to label the United States of America as a welcoming shelter for those in need.The US government entered its third federal shutdown of Donald Trump’s presidency, on Dec. 21, over an … [Read more...] about Preserve America’s Immigrant Roots
‘Ethnic’ Food is Not a Trend
Art by Peau Porotesano In case you missed it, Filipino food is going to be the next big food trend. At least according to the headlines of countless magazine articles. “I predict, two years from now, Filipino food will be what we will have been talking about for six months … I think that’s going to be the next big thing,” said Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel's … [Read more...] about ‘Ethnic’ Food is Not a Trend
Kennedy Tops Trump In Call For Unity
Art by Peau PorotesanoJust minutes after President Donald J. Trump delivered the State of the Union Address, Rep. Joe Kennedy III from the fourth district of Massachusetts took the stage in Fall River to give the Democratic Party's response.Kennedy laid the path for a powerful Democratic vision built on equality and condemned President Trump's administration for turning their … [Read more...] about Kennedy Tops Trump In Call For Unity