by Kira Garcia In the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, most people diagnosed faced death within a few years, if not sooner. Thirty years on, much has changed; HIV has become a more manageable chronic illness and many people are aging with the disease. The proof is...
“The Chin Elders are in a big cultural shock.” By Ivy Ngo Ivy interviewed Chum Awi, a key leader and elder in the Chin community, an ethnic minority from Burma. Chum is based out of Lewisville, Texas and works with the Chin Community of Lewisville. Tell us a little...
“How did you cross the border?” By Hitomi Yoshida Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, reunions, and celebrations with family. However, many of us have ambivalent feelings about these family interactions. Our mixed feeling can range from the joy of re-connecting to...
“Dad, I'm gay. Please don't hate me.” By Bryan Pacheco How my dad supported his gay son There was a time in my life, around 11 years old, when I often skipped school because I was being bullied and harassed. It was obvious to my classmates that I was “different” and...
“Social Security is a highly effective anti-poverty program…” By IVY NGO Earlier this summer, I participated in the National Academy of Social Insurance’s seminar for young people, “Demystfying Social Security.” It was a great experience to engage with summer interns...
“Claudette Hubbard escaped LGBT violence in Jamaica in 1973...” By Mari Quenemoen This year, the Obama administration will surpass the 2 million mark – this is, it will have deported 2 million people since 2008, more than any other administration in history. The...