Catalonia: A Long History of Difference
There’s nothing recent about Catalonia’s move towards independence. In fact, few may be aware of just how far back in history the roots of Catalonia’s …
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The First Thanksgiving Was in Spanish
Although Americans associate Thanksgiving with the Pilgrim Fathers, the first Thanksgiving in the United States was actually celebrated in Spanish half a century before the …
Donald Morrison Praises The Story of Spanish
“You don’t have to know any Spanish to enjoy this charming biography of what is perhaps the world’s least appreciated major language. But you will …
Donald Morrison on The Story of Spanish
“You don’t have to know any Spanish to enjoy this charming biography of what is perhaps the world’s least appreciated major language.” –Donald Morrison, former …
Will Puerto Rico Become the 51st State of the United States?
While the Presidential elections monopolized the media, another, older battle seemed to be winding up: in a November 7 referendum, 61% of Puerto Ricans voted …
Jean-Benoît is a finalist for the Judith-Jasmin Award
Jean-Benoît Nadeau is among the finalists for the FPJQ’s 2012 Judith-Jasmin award for his MSN.ca column article, “Le Québec analphabète,” (The Illiterate Quebec).
National French Week: Celebrating the French Way of Life
No, French week is not a Canadian event where everyone has to speak French. Organized by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), National …
Will Latinos in the U.S. assimilate like the French Canadians of New England?
Questions From Our Readers Michael writes: I enjoyed your article [Hispanic heritage runs deep in the USA], and wondered if Latinos in the U.S. would …