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Seeking Ever-Elusive Treasures: Reflections on Collective Memory and Spectrality of the Past

Anthropology News

Treasure hunting often defaces or even destroys archaeological and environmental heritage. This potential harm to tangible heritage raises the ire of conservationists across government agencies, museums, universities, and other non-profit organizations.

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On Language, Belonging and Being a #NoSaboKid

Anthropology News

In taking her language acquisition seriously, Salva explains how she and her sister began practicing their Spanish with one another, coworkers, grandparents, and by enrolling in Spanish classes throughout high school. The post On Language, Belonging and Being a #NoSaboKid appeared first on Anthropology News.

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A racially charged assault spurs schools to rally behind Portland’s large refugee community

The Hechinger Report

At Portland’s King Middle School, students discuss their “Four Freedoms” project based on the oil paintings of American painter Norman Rockwell. Eighth-grader Zakaria Ali, right, a student of Somali heritage, talks about how Muslims lose their freedom when Americans equate Islam with terror, as eighth-grader Hadil Ramadan, left, listens.