Multicultural

University of Memphis Closes Multicultural Affairs Office Amidst Controversial New Law, Leaving Students Feelings of Displacement

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis announced the closure of its Office of Multicultural Affairs, leaving many students shocked and concerned about the resources available to them. The office’s sudden shutdown follows the enactment of Tennessee’s new “Dismantling DEI Departments Act,” which prohibits public educational institutions from supporting programs aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Amidst this transition, students reported that staff members were instructed to vacate the premises by the end of the day on Friday. Kristen Tolbert, a senior at the university, described the atmosphere as one of distress as she … Read more

Chin Nyap Fong Clinches Top Honors at Taiwan Literature Awards for Migrants with Multicultural Narrative

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Taipei, Taiwan – The Taiwan Literature Awards for Migrants honored writer Chin Nyap Fong with its top award in a ceremony that highlighted the rich cultural contributions of the island’s migrant community. Chin, originally from Indonesia, captured First Prize for her narrative “Titik Hitam Seorang Rika” (Rika’s Black Spot), a poignant exploration of cultural disparities and the complex quest for identity and recognition. Chin, a naturalized Taiwanese, artfully incorporated multiple languages into her work, including Indonesian, Taiwanese Hokkien, and Hakka, to reflect Taiwan’s diverse cultural tapestry. Her decision to translate the work into Chinese herself … Read more