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Radio
Title
Feeling Near
Year
2008
Despite the language barrier, Steven King and Suntan Hang formed a friendship while working at the Mack worth Island security gatehouse. Sarah Jesse highlights how King and Heng learn about each other and their cultures.
Type
Radio
Title
Living in Limbo
Year
2012
Awaiting to get asylum in the United States, Eric Marango lives in limbo. Chris Gauthier documents Marango's life as a refugee in different countries, dealing with violence, and having to wait to gain asylum.
Type
Radio
Title
Smells Like Money, To Me
Year
2003
Zac Barr highlights the work of sea cucumber harvesters and processors, and discusses how the business brings in good money for the workers and fishermen. Barr also speaks on the Hispanic community that works for the Cherry Point plant.
Type
Radio
Title
L.H. Karaoke Lounge
Year
2003
Ben Harvey explores how a Vietnamese couple in Portland opened various businesses that represent their culture, and speaks to patrons at the karaoke lounge about their experiences.
Type
Radio
Title
Moving Closer: Connecting Communities Through Dance
Year
2012
In an effort to bridge the gap between the Rwandan community and Portland community, Whitley Newman teaches dance traditional to Central Africa in Portland. Shannon Geis documents how Newman studied the dance for years, and how people in the Central African community offered to help.
Type
Radio
Title
Escape from Tehran
Year
2013
Working in Tehran as a chef during the Iranian revolution, Somchai Sirweawneter recounts his experience hiding five Americans before they could get help from the Canadians. Catherine Louli speaks to Somchai about helping the Americans and how he put his life in danger.
Type
Radio
Title
A Drum is Always With Me
Year
2010
As a percussionist from Iraq, Ahmed Al-Saheri has been discouraged from playing his music in public due to shame. Andrea Muraskin documents Ahmed's love for music, his desire to play and share his music publically, and his life in Iraq.
Type
Radio
Title
Make It Count
Year
2010
As a way to offer immigrant youths an opportunity to practice songwriting and literacy, Sonya Tomlinson started the Young Writers and Leaders Program. Sara B. Curtis documents the work of two teenagers who use the program to express their culture and identities.
Type
Radio
Title
G Wani: One Sudanese American's Life Leading Up to Vote for Sudanese Independence
Year
2010
Through language, Geoffrey Wani keeps his connection to Sudan alive while in Portland. Scott Ladley highlights all of the work Wani does for his family to ensure they have a better life, the pressure he feels to stay involved in Sudanese politics, and how music allows him to relax.
Type
Radio
Title
Where is the French in Lewiston?
Year
2004
Sarah Elzas speaks to Franco Americans about their experiences in Lewiston when French was spoken by everyone, and how things are now different in the town. Elzas explores how Franco Americans are losing sight of their cultural roots.
Type
Radio
Title
Hafid is Free
Year
2004
Hafid Laloui, an immigrant from Morocco, discusses his experiences growing up in Morocco, moving to the United States, and squatting in old buildings before becoming a carpenter.
Type
Radio
Title
For My Children, For Myself
Year
2004
Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.
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