di·as·po·ra
/dīˈaspərə/
the dispersion of any people from their original homeland.
• pho·ri·a
[Gr. -phoros, a carrying + -ia]
a. Suffix meaning state or tendency, e.g., dysphoria, euphoria.
b. In ophthalmology, a suffix meaning a turning, with reference to the visual axis or perspective, e.g., cyclophoria.
Between worlds,
we become something new.
At Diasphoria, we document the complex, beautiful tapestry of migrant experiences-from those who first crossed borders to the generations who navigate multiple cultural landscapes today.
Our stories capture the full spectrum of immigrant life: the courage of first arrivals, the cultural juggling of their children, and the unique perspective of later generations who dance between worlds. We speak to those who switch languages mid-sentence, who celebrate holidays from multiple traditions, who feel both deeply American and intimately connected to their ancestral roots.
First generation... second... third...
We create space for the lives at crossroads: about belonging and exclusion, about code-switching in different spaces, about facing prejudice and breaking stereotypes. But we also celebrate the joy: the rich traditions we keep alive, the bridges we build between communities, and the new cultural expressions we create.
Whether you're telling your parents' arrival story, sharing your own journey of cultural identity, or exploring what it means to live at the intersection of multiple worlds-your voice matters here.
Share your story. Find your reflection. Build our collective memory.