Heritage and identity
Where families come from, the languages they carry, and what it feels like to belong to two places at once.
95.1 Hyphen HourIn Which Your Family Came From Somewhere Else (Most Did)
- Am I American enough? If you were born here or became a citizen, you’re American. 2 min read
- Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day: which is it? Both fall on the second Monday in October. 2 min read
- Do Native Americans pay taxes? Yes. Native Americans pay federal income tax like other citizens. 4 min read
- Hispanic, Latino or Latinx: which one is right? Both “Hispanic” and “Latino” are fine. A 2024 Pew survey asked Hispanic adults which word they like. 2 min read
- Is “Arab” the same as “Muslim”? No. Arab describes a people who share a language and culture. 2 min read
- Is it rude to ask “Where are you from?” Not by itself. It depends on why you’re asking and what you do with the answer. 2 min read
- Someone made fun of my friend’s hijab or turban. What should I do? Stand with your friend. You don’t need a speech. 1 min read
- What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865 — the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free. 3 min read
- What is Thanksgiving like for Native families? It depends on the family. Many Native families gather, eat and give thanks like everyone else, and giving thanks is an old practice in many Native traditions. 2 min read
On the air
- Where are you really from? Hyphen Hour Call-InCallers who grew up between two cultures Recording soon · about 18 min