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Deep Dive
Although Asian women farmers make up a fraction of all U.S. farmers, this population is gaining visibility.
Knight’s work as an activist centers demystifying Travellers as a community and addressing the misrepresentation and dangerous stereotyping they face.
The word “gamer” often makes people think of a stereotypical dude playing for extensive periods of time without ever leaving his home.
The program's goal is to enable adults to become speakers who, in turn, may pass the language to others, especially as older first-language speakers become fewer and fewer.
Aside from a few lyrics in Bob Dylan’s song, little has been published about Carroll’s life. Sixty years after her death, we take a closer look.
In 2018, an awareness-raising and training workshop with youth led to a program focused on revitalizing the Iyasa language.
Karen Collins of Compton, California, has made a name for herself in the last twenty years as a miniatures artist and educator.
Folklife Magazine explores how culture shapes our lives. We publish stories about music, food, craft, language, celebrations, activism, and the individuals and communities who sustain these traditions.