Record #:

39440

Author(s):

Bateman, Flicka

Abstract:

Karen are the largest ethnic minority in Burma; fleeing from the Burmese army, they crossed into Thailand to live in refugee camps for years. Being highly persecuted incentivized them to hold onto their culture, especially when they entered new places such as North Carolina. Wai contributes to the perpetuation of the culture through her leadership of a youth group.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p24-27 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minorities; Community Traditions Award--NC Folklore Journal; Refugees; Refugees--Burma--Karen

Record #:

40574

Author(s):

Bowler, Taylor; Lacour, Greg; Smith, Andy; Way, Emma

Abstract:

The profiled and pictured worship spaces, representing Islam, Greek Orthodox, Hindu, Catholic, and Jewish faith traditions, represent Charlotte’s religious diversity. The five houses of worship have at least one common mission: promoting social justice by helping to address systemic inequalities and resolve problems arising from these inequalities.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 24 Issue 8, August 2019 , p44-51 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--churches; Churches--Charlotte; Greek Orthodox Church; Catholics--North Carolina; Islam--North Carolina; Hinduism--North Carolina ; Greek Orthodox Church--Yiasou Greek Festival--Charlotte; Jewish--North Carolina; Refugees; Housing insecurity; Literacy programs--low income children