Eddie Su was a refugee, even before he was born. His family fled Burma for neighboring Thailand when his mom was 7 months pregnant with him, his older sister strapped to her back. She also had whatever food and supplies she was able to carry. Su is one of about a thousand resettled Karen (pronounced kah-REN) people in the Akron area. The Karen, who have been violently driven … [Read more...]
Akron’s Karen community celebrates 2757 New Year
Akron’s Karen community recently celebrated the 2757 New Year at the Akron-Summit County Public Library's Main Library in downtown Akron. Traditional music and dancing, along with food, was provided for the hundreds in attendance. The Karen people have been in Akron since 2006, and the community now totals around 1,000 people. The celebration also included an overview of the … [Read more...]
