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When the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran late last month, songwriter and musician Joseph Terrell says he couldn’t get the conflict off his mind. Soon, his thoughts were taking the shape of song lyrics. “I started thinking about that myth we have about ourselves in the United States, …
Read More »How a soccer team in Chile with Palestinian roots gives fans reason to cheer amid Gaza war
Nahil Sadaqa loves soccer — and one of his favourite teams helps him connect with his Palestinian identity. This club plays in Palestinian colours, its fans wave Palestinian flags, its sponsors include the Bank of Palestine and its jerseys have images of the keffiyeh and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. But the team isn’t …
Read More »This fashion designer brings her Yoruba roots to the runway
In an apartment full of fabric and boxes, Bola Adesiyan gets ready for her runway show at African Fashion Week. The 26 year-old fashion designer’s new collection is inspired by the personal stories of her models, who speak about wanting to be free and authentic. “It’s their story line — you don’t have to …
Read More »Canadian volunteer in Ukraine roots for the Calgary Flames
It means staying up until 4:30 a.m., but Steve Rock is cheering for the Calgary Flames from Ukraine. Rock, 34, was travelling in Europe when Russia invaded Ukraine. He wanted to find a way to be useful, so after several difficult conversations with family and friends, he decided to become …
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