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Musings on Assimilation: Part Two

Posted on 06/17/2026 by paulefallon

Something quite specific prompted last week’s rather generic musings on assimilation. The New Yorker article of May 25, 2026 by Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, “In Plain Sight.” The article chronicles the saga of Djena, brought from Guinea at age ten, to serve … Continue reading →

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Musings on Assimilation: Part One

Posted on 06/10/2026 by paulefallon

When immigrants arrive in the United States, or anywhere really, they bring the culture and lived experience of their native country with them. As they encounter the realities of a new nation, they must determine—sometimes consciously, more often through a … Continue reading →

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