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A girl is show in front of Canadian and Cuban flags.

August 21, 2025

By Lucia Alfonso

Lived Experiences

How My Cuban Culture Influences My Life

Lucia Alfonso looks at how her Cuban roots shape her identity.

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

By Alejandra Brey-Zuniga

Lived Experiences

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 sits at their desk writing under a lamp with a cat at their windowsill.

January 5, 2023

By Roshan Iruku

Creative Writing

How Your Environment Impacts Your Writing

Roshan Iruku delves into how the space around you impacts your writing and how a change in scenery can alter the words you put to paper.

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