Quintessentially American: Meet Ash from Sri Lanka

Hey everyone!  I apologize for not posting last Tuesday.  I had a rather hectic week.  I may need to readjust my posting schedule in the next couple of weeks as I am about to enter college.  I will keep you posted on that : )

During my senior year of high school, I had the pleasure of meeting this week’s Quintessentially American subject.  Ash’s story is particularly interesting as she not only experienced being an immigrant in the United States, but also in England.  She has such a diversified and intelligent perspective on culture and how it defines us as human beings.

I hope you enjoy and learn from her story as much as I did! Continue reading “Quintessentially American: Meet Ash from Sri Lanka”

4 Interesting Origins of Fourth of July Favorites

 

Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Americans!

I hope your day is filled with delicious barbecue and fireworks galore!  As this is a blog that celebrates diversity and culture, I thought it might be fun to showcase the origins of our most cherished Fourth of July customs and treats. Continue reading “4 Interesting Origins of Fourth of July Favorites”