By Sergio Alcocer Founder, Rest of the World We all love inspirational quotes. My favorite one, is hanging on the wall of my office. It’s by the great American poet and activist Emma Lazarus: “Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...

In 2017, sales in the beauty and cosmetic industry in the United States were estimated at $18 billion, continuing a healthy growth trend (6% increase over the previous year according to The NPD Group). Although this growth has been partially fueled by more interest in...

The sharing economy allows individuals to monetize underused skills, spaces, and objects. While the individual gains more freedom, companies free themselves of many of the responsibilities of employment. But the origins of “sharing” may be traced to an unlikely place;...

The lure of the expat life. Paris. “There you can be whatever you want to be,” said Langston Hughes. Today many African Americans live abroad, in cities from Seoul to Buenos Aires. But these adventures bring unusual encounters. One black woman shares her perplexing...

A recent New York Times article finds some unexpected trends in the ways millennials think about gender. More young people in America are expressing a desire for a “traditional” family, but the same is not true in Europe. The results lead us to consider what’s causing...

Curation is a buzzword and a practice permeating every sphere of life, from music to food. This article considers the connotations and political associations of the word, finding that curation is associated with liberals who dream about the ability to select, judge,...

The Pew Research study looked at fourteen aspects of spiritual life to paint a picture of how they intersect with ethnicity and race. These ranged from the obvious (religious affiliation) to the abstract and metaphysical (spiritual peace) and delved into matters of...

Hyphen-Americans talk openly about their views on how do they fit (or not) in today’s America. As companies look to engage with multicultural America, it is important to understand some of the experiences shared in this video series from the Race Related project of...

During the past two weeks, hundreds of thousands of people have mobilized in marches to support women and immigrant rights. Not all are liberal, anti-Trump, Hollywood-adoring freaks. Real people are showing real empathy. Roman Krznaric has predicted the 21st Century...

Tim Cook from Apple sent an email to all of his employees about the ban on immigration. “… Diversity makes our team stronger.” Our country is divided politically and culturally. But there is also a division between those that understand the positive impact of...

These are intense times for all Americans. Immigration is a hot topic and there is an abundance of information for people to use to form their own opinions. At Rest of the World we remain optimistic. For every terrorist and drug dealer, there are thousands of talented...

The American Dream is kept alive by the hundreds of men and women from around the globe that become U.S. citizens despite all the political controversies. Their optimism is energy for the country. They will never forget the companies and brands that welcome...

Reza Aslan found it so hard to be Muslim-American that he pretended to be Mexican when he was growing up. Yep. Now the best-selling author is now on a mission to erase misconceptions about Muslims by creating original programming led by a Muslim cast. His inspiration?...

We can always turn to music for a lesson about a world without borders, where global collaboration is fluid and the end result utterly inspiring.

Last year’s political season made it very clear that the country is divided. But these maps from the New York Times confirm that, beyond political beliefs, our divisions are essentially cultural. If we define culture as the behaviors, beliefs and values that a group...

As Texas becomes a minority-majority state, this profound article from the Observer offers a courageous view of the century-old cultural struggle of Mexican-Americans and Tejanos in the Lone Star State.

During the next few years, millions of American-born Hispanic millennials will turn 18. They are more educated and skilled than their immigrant parents and will have a positive impact on the economy. But what will their impact be on American culture as they become 41%...

By now you've realized that we are excited about Latinx. 🙂 But our excitement is supported by facts. They are the youngest group in the country: Almost 18 million of them are under the age of 18. If you believe, like we do, that youth is energy, Latinx will be the...

In “The Color of success” writer Ellen Wu explains the role of the media in shaping the current perception of Asian Americans as the model minority of upstanding citizens capable of quietly assimilating to the mainstream culture. Interesting article on how to shape a...

  In the U.S., immigrants are twice as likely to become entrepreneurs as native-born U.S. citizens. This Harvard Business Review article argues that being exposed to cross cultural experiences may be an explanation. This is another strong argument in support of...

  The curious story of how Grey Poupon became a cultural icon. In a couple of conferences last year Sir John Hegerty argue, to the horror of the geeks, that nothing tops the power of a great TV campaign to build a brand. We...

A predominantly Latino population is not necessarily a triumph in itself. As long as Latino communities remain behind in access to education their growth won’t imply economic and political progress. The Latino growth can be a blessing or a curse. Let’s make sure we...