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The Himalayan Arts, Language and Cultural Academy puts the fun in fundraiser
By Brianna Phillips The Himalayan Arts, Language and Culture Academy officially opened in 2016. Its founder, Puspa Gajmer, a refugee from Bhutan, has been in the United States for roughly 13 years. Due to the Bhutan government targeting Lhotshampas, Nepali-speaking Hindus, they were forced out of their homes and country. Many were either homeless or…
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How four grocery stores serve their communities
By Kaitlyn Murray Sagarmatha Grocery and Clothing, 787 North Main Street Walking down Main Street in North Hill, you will pass at least four grocery stores. They sell different foods from all over the world, giving the many refugees that relocated there a little taste of home. As I walked into Sagarmatha Grocery and Clothing…