Originally published by Culturs Magazine. Like many in the U.S., I have been watching cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies.  Yes, I readily admit I am among the millions who tune into these formulaic films, especially now that they and other networks are introducing more BIPOC characters and storylines. These are usually set in small towns and…

Originally published by Culturs Magazine. This article looks at disenfranchised grief, what it is, how it manifests in the culture and how to cope with it. In 2018, I unexpectedly learned information that shattered the foundation of my life. In the aftermath, I moved through a multitude of emotions. Even with my professional background as…

Originally published by Culturs Magazine. In the early summer of 2018, I received my highly anticipated results from a home genetic testing kit purchased through AncestryDNA.com. I became very excited and couldn’t wait to see my results. From a very young age, I would hear stories about my family’s diverse, multiracial and multiethnic backgrounds –…

Originally published by Culturs Magazine. The world recognizes ancient Egypt as a civilization characterized by its openness to other cultures. It was a melting pot of different civilizations and ethnicities, and one of the ancient world’s premier civilizations because of its legendary history, culture, art and ethnic fashion. The nation also was a crossroads where…

Originally published by Culturs Magazine. In last year’s holiday column, I wrote about one memorable customs, cuisines, traditions, and practices in my Louisiana Creole home culture of New Orleans that were created though a myriad of enchanting and global crossroad cultural traditions that have been passed down through the generations in my family. I received feedback…