By Asha Anchan Refugee. It’s a word many Americans know but have a difficult time understanding. For those who have been labeled refugees since fleeing their country, however, this word has a lot of meaning. It means different things for different refugees, and it conjures up a variety of emotions and memories. Refugees are a big part of the >
By Emily Nohr Pawspai Moo is a smiley 16-year-old girl who, unlike some kids her age, loves math and dreams of becoming a lawyer. But if you had asked Pawspai Moo a few years ago what she wanted to do when she grew up, she probably would have answered your question with a puzzled look.
By Asha Anchan Alice Dittman wants to match her banking skills with Lincoln residents who need a little help. “I want people who otherwise wouldn’t have had a chance to have a chance,” Dittman said. As a retired member of the Lincoln banking community, Dittman wants to do something for the Lincoln community and, specifically,
By Ryne Stefankiewicz Suu Bweh and five of her six children sat on the floor, gathered around a small, squat table in their living room. Khu Say, Bweh’s second-oldest, introduced himself. Then, 8-year-old Htee Eh Shee introduced himself. Suu Bweh pointed to the other three children, turned to Htee Eh Shee and spoke in Karen:
By Andrew Dickinson Thousands of refugees call Lincoln, Neb., their home. And with this influx of refugees comes an influx of ethnic restaurants. These days, residents of Lincoln, a relatively small and formerly non-diverse community, can go out for African, Chinese, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Middle Eastern or Vietnamese food. The importance of
Lincoln, Nebraska, is home to growing communities of refugees. These New Americans, like generations of immigrants before them, value the opportunities provided by continued education. Recognizing this, the Nebraska Mosaic project of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers the Nebraska Mosaic Scholarship for freshmen. The Nebraska Mosaic Scholarship, … Read More
By Irina Sulejmanović Blame a quick and easy-to-make noodle soup for the rising number of burn victims in Lincoln, Neb. Yes, Ramen Noodles are one of the main causes for St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center’s burn unit’s steady increase of cases in the last months. “We do many things in the community to promote burn … Read More
By Gert Jan van Hardeveld Stephen Joel was superintendent of schools in Grand Island when he first met Andrés Gamboa, a student who had come to the United States from Colombia when he was only 7. “I knew Andres had a great story to tell,” Joel said recently. “The Grand Island district was dealing with … Read More