No More Ole and Lena Jokes
/A while ago, I stopped telling Ole and Lena jokes – even though I'm a Swedish American. Here's why.
sharing the life stories of immigrants, expatriates, and refugees to the United States
A while ago, I stopped telling Ole and Lena jokes – even though I'm a Swedish American. Here's why.
Last Halloween, University of Louisville President James Ramsey apologized for dressing up with staff members in sombreros, serapes, and bushy mustaches. But many Americans wondered what the big deal was. The big deal is cultural appropriation. Find out why it's not okay for people to dress up as or parody other ethnicities.
Feel Like You Belong is a sometimes serious, sometimes funny, always “touch-your-heart” real conversation about fitting into the American culture. It introduces guests who have made the immigrant journey to the United States. The stories–of both struggle and success–will help newcomers feel more confident in sharing their opinions and expertise, more likely to want to stay in the U.S., be more productive in their jobs, and fully invest in their communities.