The Silent Killer: Heart Health in the Immigrant Community
Introduction: The “New World” Diet February is American Heart Month. While we often focus on infectious diseases (malaria, HIV) when talking about Africa, the biggest killer of African immigrants in […]
The Griot in the Living Room: Why Oral History Matters for Black History Month
Introduction: When an Elder Dies, a Library Burns There is an African proverb: “When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” We are in the middle of […]
8,000 Miles of Love: The Reality of Marriage in the Immigration Wait
Introduction: The Empty Seat at Dinner This Valentine’s Day, restaurants across America will be full of couples. But for thousands of asylum seekers and refugees, the seat across from them […]