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Whose Land is This Land?

November 14, 2017 by Mimosa Shah in Civic Lab

Civic Lab explores how identity shifts when ownership and the right to carry on one’s heritage is denied.

Free Speech vs. Hate Speech

June 30, 2017 by Mimosa Shah in Civic Lab

When does freedom of speech turn into hate speech? The Civic Lab offers resources and information to help us better understand the difference between the two.

What Does it Mean to Take a Stand Against Racism?

April 26, 2017 by Mimosa Shah in Civic Lab

Before taking a stand against a pernicious social problem, it's important to recognize that racism exists, and that it can be experienced in many different ways.

Exploring American Identity

March 17, 2017 by Mimosa Shah in Civic Lab

What does it mean to be Chinese? What does it mean to be American? What does it mean to be an immigrant and American, or an American growing up in an immigrant home?

What Every American Should Know

November 9, 2016 by Mimosa Shah in Events and Programs

Working together to find a common vocabulary for civic and cultural knowledge

Appetite of a Food Photographer: From Glutton to Entrepreneur

April 14, 2015 by Mimosa Shah in Events and Programs

How do you move from being an ardent fan of food to becoming an acclaimed food photographer? Through a bit of serendipity and a lot of elbow grease. At least that's how Huge Galdones has melded his interests in photography and food (both eating and cooking) into a thriving career.