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Operation Amigos
Welcome to Operation Amigos! What does that even mean, you ask? It means I’m on a mission that is dear to my heart. And to
Why Don’t They Do It The “Right” Way?
There is a phrase that is used very often among people who are discussing immigrants and immigration. That phrase is: “They should have done it
Operation 12 Days of Amigos: Day 1
You may have heard of the 12 Days of Christmas, the 12 Pains of Christmas, and even the 12 Days of Quarantine! But THIS is
Rabbi Benny Zippel, founder of Project H.E.A.R.T.
Img: Rabbis Benny Zippel and Avremi Zippel with Governor Gary Herbert Rabbi Benny Zippel was born and raised in Italy. He founded the Chabad Lubovitch
7 International Music Artists to Add to Your Playlist
Are you stuck in a rut with the same old, same old tunes from the radio? The world is an amazing place for so many
5 Ways to Teach Kids Compassion
There has been radical change taken place in just the last year alone. With this radical change brings responsibility on us to to make sure
12 Years in Mexico
Justino and Brook Mora were just beginning their life together when the dream became the nightmare. Brook would have to decide which she was willing
Racism: Perspective from a Middle Eastern College Student
BYU student Ahmad Alnasser I grew up in a population that is predominantly Arab. Because of that, my high school and my friend group consisted
Understanding Eating Disorders
Although eating disorders are an important part of the conversation about mental health, they are overlooked, blown off, stigmatized, and very often misunderstood. But they
Williamson Sintyl: “My color is my greatest blessing”
Img: ariseprojectforhumanity.com Williamson Sintyl is the founder of Arise Project for Humanity, which he started with his wife, Sharla, to help youth in his native
4 Self-Care Secrets From Around the World
Let’s face it—life can get really stressful. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you probably spend a portion of your time and
People With Depression Wish They Could Tell You These 3 Things
Before I begin, I feel I should disclaim that I have personally never struggled with depression. I have, however, had many experiences with people who
Dr. Christina Hibbert Show Notes
Img: christinehibbert.com Dr. Christina Hibbert is the bestselling author of 8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise, Who Am I Without You, the award-winning memoir,
5 Recipes from Diverse Cultures You Should Try ASAP
Food is such an important (and delicious) part of each culture. From continent to continent, country to country, region to region, we can find unique
4 Common Misconceptions About Islam
As a Muslim living in the US, I’m asked about my religion a lot. What I have noticed about my conversations with people is that
4 Teachings of Christ That Center on Love
There are literally hundreds of teachings of Jesus Christ that center on love, so narrowing it down to four was quite the challenge. I decided
What One Ballerina Learned About Racism in Her Art Form
I grew up in the studios of a classical ballet school. My love and passion for ballet began when I took my first dance class
11 Black-Owned Businesses to Support Beyond Black History Month
In an era of social distancing and 2-day shipping, it takes a real effort to start shopping small. The urge to just choose the easiest,
10 YA Books That Explore Diverse Immigrant Experiences
Calling all lovers of Young Adult books! Here at Operation Amigos, we have compiled a list of meaningful reads that provide insights into the lives
Plan a Service Trip With These 3 Humanitarian Organizations
We constantly hear about problems happening in the world around us– on the news, on social media, and in everyday conversations. There is an ever-present
Six ways to help refugees right from your own couch
Have you ever felt alone? Lost? Detached from what you know and thrown into a whole new way of life? Some of those feelings may
8 Picture Books That Help Teach Children Kindness & Compassion
When I was a kid I loved the Berenstain Bears, anything by Dr. Seuss, Miss Nelson is Missing, and Imogene’s Antlers (among many others). There
5 Ways to Be Civil Online, Even When You Disagree With Others
Have you ever seen someone post a question or statement about a particularly controversial issue, and then cringe when you see how many comments are
10 Podcast Episodes to Help Educate Us On Modern-day Racism
I’m half-Mexican, and even as such, I have privilege because of looking “not Mexican.” I haven’t had to endure the racism that my Dad has
Mexico Beyond the Beaches
When I was younger and would tell my friends that we were going to Mexico for Christmas, they would say things like, “Oh that’s not
Four Ways to Make Your Travel More Meaningful
When I was 17 and had just graduated from high school, I got to go on an amazing 3 week trip to Europe with my
My Dad is Not a Bad Hombre
Remember that time the U.S. president said Mexico is sending all their worst people, like rapists and other criminals? I took that personally. Because my
Ten Ways to Get Run Over by a Train
Horrible stories about people falling under trains and losing limbs are not usually my mug of hot chocolate. I used to be addicted to nothing