Reflections of an Immigrant on America’s 250th Birthday By Raghad Bushnaq “America is another name for opportunity.” Those words have been repeated by generations of immigrants who arrived on these
This powerful interview shares the story of Hur, a woman who arrived in the United States as a five-year-old Afghan refugee. Forced to flee the Soviet invasion, her family’s journey
In 2016, Syrian refugee families began arriving to the United States in noticeable numbers. The DMV area welcomed tens of families — most with five to eight members — carrying
PULSE: Growing Youth Leadership, One Step at a Time Trust doesn’t come easily; especially between youth and adults. It takes time, consistency, and showing up week after week. PULSE emerged
This throwback to 2017 takes us right back into a room filled with laughter, colorful plates of homemade food, and the excitement of new friendships forming. Refugee families who had
Mozaic Library Review As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow By Zoulfa Katouh Reviewed by Amirah Redwan Why As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow Is More Than Just Fiction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrians, giving affected individuals only 60 days to depart or
By Women, For the Community I haven’t shared food recommendations in the DMV area for quite some time. Normally, you might expect me to spotlight the city’s buzzy, well-known restaurants—the
In the modern, fast paced and tech driven world we live in, we often forget the wisdom of our beloved elders. Our elders carry a lifetime of experiences and lessons
By Suryani Omar This summer at Mozaic, something heartwarming took shape—our teen sewing class brought together young learners and two remarkable wise women of the community, blending creativity, connection, and
