What Immigration Flags About Hyphenated-American Identity

Explore the powerful role of flags in representing culture, identity, and belonging, particularly for American immigrants and their children, in this TEDx talk by Elaijah Lapay. Delve into Lapay's personal background and academic research on vexillology to gain insights into how flags serve as tools for discussing and displaying cultural heritage. Learn about the significance of flags for marginalized communities seeking a sense of belonging in America. Discover how Lapay's experiences as a child of Filipino immigrants in the American South have shaped his perspective on immigrant health and well-being. Gain a new understanding of the complex identities of first and second-generation Americans through the lens of flag symbolism and nationalism.