Cultural Tapestry

Master Chef Nazim Khan shares about his journey from a humble, hardworking family in Bangladesh to a rising chef in New York City and choosing Lincoln as home.

Community leaders Christa Yoakum and Francisca Beltran share about Lincoln Welcoming Week and a few of the dozens of upcoming events in September celebrating Lincoln's cultural diversity.

Announcing "The Lives of Immigrants & Refugees: Tales of Migration, Hope, Grief, and Finding Home in Nebraska" an anthology of 31 first-person essays by immigrants who call Lincoln home. Editors Matt Bokovoy and Joy Castro discuss the origins of the book, its upcoming publication, and what it can mean for the community.

Asian Center staff members Rebecca and Xinxin share in Chinese about the programs and services offered to this valued cultural community in Lincoln.

7月23日，叶子和欣馨做客亚洲社区和文化中心在KZUM开辟的广播节目《文化拼盘》，用中文为大家介绍了亚洲中心为林肯社区移民难民提供的各类服务和文化活动。

欢迎大家收听转发，并更多朋友了解亚洲中心，参与社区，共建美好家园!

Asian Center Youth Program scholarship winner, Khalida, shares about her experiences as a Yazidi immigrant, as an American teenager, as a student eager to continue her education journey.

Guest Raya Al-Zuhair shares about her family's journey to U.S. citizenship.

The path to becoming a U.S. citizen is often long and complicated. Citizenship classes and legal expertise help to bridge that gap, empowering newcomers on their naturalization journey. On this Cultural Tapestry episode, partners from El Centro de las Americas and the Center for Legal Immigration Assistance share about citizenship classes and support for local immigrants on the path to citizenship.

Building success and finding belonging are uniquely difficult challenges for refugee and immigrant women. Khamisa Abdalla shares her insight and expertise in this multifaceted and rewarding work in Lincoln.

People connect across cultures through art and stories. On this episode of Cultural Tapestry, local artist and author Gina Wei shares about her journey, her work, and finding home in Lincoln.