July 2023 - Ripple Foundation Wave Blog

A woman in a large flowing dress dances with musical notes above her head.

By Alejandra Brey-Zuniga

Connecting to my Culture: A Latina Perspective

Alejandra Brey-Zuniga takes a look at the uniting power of culture through her own Latina heritage and traditions.

A person with long hair stands in the foreground with words like "family" and "identity" behind her.

Learning to Live Without

Myra Rodney takes an introspective look at her history with her hair, and her work to not let it control her confidence.

The cover of A Darker Shade of Magic is shown.

By Kaiya Ajmera

A Darker Shade of Magic: A Fantasy Masterpiece

Kaiya Ajmera takes a look at the themes, characters and plot in A Darker Shade of Magic.

Three robotic characters from Pacific Rim: Uprising are shown.

By Gurshaan Dhillon

Pacific Rim: Uprising – Worth the Watch?

Gurshaan Dhillon takes a look at Pacific Rim: Uprising and lets us know if the movie is worth watching or not.

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