Category Archives: US viewpoint

Immigrating through the arts

Posted on December 16, 2010 by tcbailey

New York City is the central hub of arts in the United States. Home to hundreds of theaters and the ultimate theater center “Broadway”, performing artists from around the world move to this city to hopefully make their mark in … Continue reading →

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Professor Chris Blattman speaks at the New School

Posted on November 17, 2010 by youssefbenlamlih

Last week Chris Blattman, Assistant Professor of Economics and Political Science at Yale, came to speak at the New School regarding his work with ex-child soldiers in Uganda and post conflict development. After his presentation the floor was opened to … Continue reading →

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Profiles on Nigeria – Episode 4

Posted on October 7, 2010 by tcbailey

In our final profile we return to the Essien family and interview Nnene Essien on her thoughts about the 50th Celebration. The youngest child of our interview participant from Episode 1, Nnene was born and raised in the U.S. She recently … Continue reading →

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Profiles on Nigeria – Episode 3

Posted on October 6, 2010 by tcbailey

Dr. Adesua Okupa moved to the United States as a teenager to continue her education. She has lived in the United States ever since and reflects, in our third installment of our series “Profiles on Nigeria”, on the common misconceptions … Continue reading →

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Profiles on Nigeria – Episode 2

Posted on October 5, 2010 by tcbailey

In our second installment of our Profiles on Nigeria series a Nigerian man living in the US shares his views on common misconceptions held by Americans about his country and what he misses most.

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Real Housewives spotlight Burkina Faso Fashion Designer

Posted on October 4, 2010 by tcbailey

The Real Housewives franchise has become a sort of guilty pleasure for me, whether it is the table throwing of NJ or the not quite southern charm of Atlanta. Within one of the newest installments (DC), viewers are given a … Continue reading →

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Profiles on Nigeria Episode 1

Posted on October 3, 2010 by tcbailey

In celebration of Nigeria’s Celebration of 50 years of Independence we are asking Nigerians and Nigerian Americans to share a little about how they feel the country has changed in the last 50 years and what are common misconceptions held … Continue reading →

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Ethiopian leader’s visit brings very different view from the street

Posted on September 23, 2010 by tcbailey

In September 2007 Iran’s President Ahmadinejad visited the Columbia University campus as part of his U.S. visit to the United Nations. Crowds formed and protesters gathered to discuss the visit, his speech and Columbia’s invitation. From praises for Columbia University … Continue reading →

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