Torch
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TORCH: Lessons From My Grandma on Language and Silence
The sounds I made were pleasant to my ears, but that’s all they were to me. I was too young to understand what culture and heritage meant, too young to understand the reasons behind memorizing ancient poems.
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TORCH: Growing Season
I ask Hussein if he’s proud of the work he’s doing. He says that he is. We stop talking. For a moment, the market feels like peace.
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Call for Submissions: New Rumpus Series on Immigration
TORCH is a series devoted to showcasing personal essays, interviews, and art about immigrant and refugee experiences.
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The Rumpus Book Club Interviews Cheryl Strayed
The Rumpus Book Club talks with Cheryl Strayed about Wild, finding forgiveness through writing, Sugar, being photoshopped, and more.