A physicist, educator and author who moved family history into the forefront of Kyrgyzstan’s public memory.
By Alva Robinson8 min read
Community · Community Life09 OCT 2026
Kazakh students seek career footholds in America through mentorship at the Texas Kazakh Student Forum.
Culture · Food07 OCT 2026
At Houston’s Darbar Kabab House, Afghan newcomers rebuild livelihoods and relationships after leaving familiar lives behind.
Community · Business18 SEP 2026
Business experience can take newcomers only so far. American-Turkic Business Council helps turn relationships into knowledge, access and opportunity.
Fill the Missing Wisdom · Kyrgyz
Patience is more precious than missing word.
Original · Kyrgyz
Pick a word to reveal the original.
Community · Community Life28 JUN 2026
Some fought back tears as Abdishukur Azhy Narmatov reminded Houston's Kyrgyz community of faith, family, and forgotten priorities.
Students · Achievements17 MAY 2026
Kazakhstan robotics teams blend engineering, hospitality and mentorship at Houston’s global FIRST championship.
Voices · Interviews11 MAR 2026
As hundreds gather for nightly Ramadan prayers in Sugar Land, a high school student quietly manages crowds, livestreams and overflow rooms—often before he even has time to pray himself.
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Culture · Food01 JUN 2026
As Uzbek fans prepare for one of the biggest matches in their nation's history, four Houston-area restaurant owners share the rice dishes, memories and traditions that connect them to Central Asia.
Interviews15 JUL 2026
Reviews14 JUL 2026
Culture · Words of Wisdom05 MAR 2026
Across cultures and centuries, humanity names one moral foundation yet rarely takes the time to honor it.
Community · Organizations16 JUN 2026
Nearly 20 years later, TASA's future depends on whether the next generation steps forward.
Community · Organizations30 APR 2025
Kyrgyz community in Texas marks historic cultural milestone with new Houston foundation.
Community · Community Life18 JUN 2026
A generation grew up explaining Uzbekistan. Now Houston children can hear it celebrated.
Community · Business04 APR 2026
The moment you walk in, expectations shift. What feels like a gaming cafe at first reveals a more controlled environment that takes time to understand.
Community · Events04 NOV 2025
Kyrgyz community in Texas celebrates culture and unity at annual fall picnic.
Students · Student Associations16 APR 2026
A trivia game becomes a space for connection, identity and belonging.
Students · Student Associations01 APR 2026
As Arizona State University's Nowruz celebration grows in scale, the Kazakh Student Association is helping build it from behind the scenes—supporting logistics, funding efforts and cultural presence while the Uzbek Students Association leads the event.
Students · Achievements08 FEB 2026
Three international students discover how persistence, teamwork and identity take shape under competitive programming pressure.
Students · Student Associations16 FEB 2026
In a state with no formal Central Asian student organizations, students at the University of Connecticut are creating visibility, support and cultural space through the launch of CenAsia.
Students · Campus Life26 NOV 2025
Dialogue Student Association gathering brings together 120+ students from Central Asia, the Middle East and beyond to share food, culture and community in the heart of Houston
Culture · Heritage16 MAR 2026
Nowruz in Seattle looks like a celebration—music food, children in embroidered dress—but for many Central Asian families, it is also an act of cultural survival.
Community · Events15 MAR 2026
From Seattle to Houston, Central Asian communities across the United States are welcoming spring with festivals, food and centuries-old traditions.
Voices · Interviews01 MAR 2026
Born in Texas to Uzbek immigrants, Jahongir Karim, a content creator uses humor and hard work to correct how Central Asians are seen—without compromising who he is.
Culture · Heritage25 FEB 2026
For the Uyghur community in exile in the United States, language carries memory, anchors belonging and safeguards continuity across generations.
Voices · Interviews28 DEC 2025
In Valley of the Winds, documentary photographer Danil Usmanov handed disposable cameras to children in Kyrgyzstan’s Batken region. In this Q&A, he reflects on migration, authorship and what emerged when he stepped back.
Culture · Food05 MAY 2026
In a space built for speed, one tea shop slows down—drawing on what its owner learned in her mother’s kitchen.
Culture · Food21 NOV 2025
From Kashgar to Chinatown, this Uyghur restaurant shows how gratitude lives through food, faith and daily action.
Culture · Food24 SEP 2025
A Tatar visitor finds familiar values in a Houston juice bar run by a retired engineer and optometrist.
Culture · Food11 JAN 2025
This traditional Tatar dish is the perfect choice for family reunions or special visits, especially when looking to share something warm and comforting.
Culture · Food23 SEP 2023
This recipe, one passed down for generations, represents more than just ingredients; it stands as a treasured family tradition.
Culture · Words of Wisdom11 DEC 2025
Poet Sayyora Toychieva reflects on an Uzbek proverb that teaches why no one flourishes alone.
Culture · Words of Wisdom14 NOV 2023
Among the very interesting proverbs passed down through the centuries, and across geographic, political and ethnic boundaries is this profound proverb about unity.
