By Angelica Casas & Boer DengBBC News
Alejandra Sol CasasHilda Robles at her home in San AntonioMinority communities in the US and elsewhere have sometimes turned to traditional money saving methods outside the formal banking system. The economic shock from the coronavirus pandemic could spur renewed interest in those savings clubs.
When Hilda Robles recalls her first years in America, tears come to her eyes.
"I cried and even wanted to leave at one point because I felt alone," Read More...
Nestled in the picturesque mountains, Appalachian communities have a strong sense of identity, shaped by traditions such as bluegrass music, crafts, and close-knit family ties. However, economic hardships, limited access to educational opportunities, and a history of resource extraction industries have contributed to pockets of poverty in the region.
‘The Darlene Chronicles’ stands as an insightful observational documentary capturing the journey of a family residing in this region, navigating the challenges of financial adversity among others since 1971. Read More...
By Larry BleibergFeatures correspondent
Larry BleibergAfter its invention in the late 1920s, the date shake won rave reviews across the Western US (Credit: Larry Bleiberg)In Palm Springs, California, the date shake is the perfect foil to the resort town’s desert heat: a sweet, chilly treat with surprisingly complex flavours.
I placed my order and the teenage clerk sprang into action, scooping vanilla ice cream into a plastic cup. She slathered it with caramel sauce and spooned in chunks of fruit. Read More...
