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The Bay Area Archivist Saving Afghanistan’s Musical Legacy

Every night after his day job, Omid J. scours the internet looking to acquire the remaining vestiges of Afghanistan’s musical past.

Divisions Over U.S. Foreign Policy, Immigration Crackdown Split Diaspora Communities

U.S. diaspora communities hopeful of change in their home countries are also watching as the administration carries out an aggressive immigrant crackdown.

Diaspora Politics in the Era of Trump

Mar 20 | Diaspora communities are shaping U.S. foreign policy debates, influencing views on sanctions, democracy, and global conflict. Experts examine political engagement, internal divisions, and impacts on immigrant communities and domestic discourse.

Museum of the African Diaspora Caps 20th Anniversary Celebration

Two shows exemplify where MoAD has been and where it is headed.

Fawzia Mirza on Mentoring a New Generation of Muslim Filmmakers 

Filmmaker Fawzia Mirza reflects on how grants and fellowships empower Muslim artists to tell authentic, universal stories that challenge stereotypes and center joy.

US Burmese Condemn Decision Ending TPS Status for Myanmar

Community leaders say the ruling will force thousands to return to a country still mire in war and where political dissent is met with torture and prison.
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Pacific Islanders Across Oceania and the Diaspora Reclaim the Map

Spanning 22 nations and centuries of survival, Oceania’s peoples are reclaiming the ocean as their unbroken map — linking language, culture, and climate justice across continents.
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Protests Went Viral: How Indonesia Sparked Global Youth Movements

From Jakarta to Casablanca, from Kathmandu to Antananarivo, a pirate-flag meme became a symbol of defiance, uniting Gen Z through humor, outrage, and creativity.
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Bad Bunny at the 50-Yard Line: A Puerto Rican Icon, A Cultural Flashpoint

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl spotlight isn’t just entertainment; it’s a collision of identity, industry, and empire. A Puerto Rican artist turns halftime into a lesson in culture, commerce, and power.