Publisher’s Letter

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s I peek around the corner, I’m excited for all the growth and change at Culturs as we bring our year of Latin America to a close. For the first time ever, we have a FIFTH issue this year — a special holiday issue that highlights the movie BLACK ADAM — a new cinema realm anti-hero that bucks the hero trend. It also highlights our everyday heroes who are inbetween: possessing a foot in two or more cultural worlds. Just in time for a season of giving, we highlight those who work to make everyday life better for all of us: from products to services and giving back.

For this issue as well, we continue to bring you those untold stories from the inbetween. From our destination Ciudad de Mexico (CDMX), or Mexico City, we show you the sights, colors, food and culture that prevails in one of the largest cities in the world. And we bring you the legacy created by our coverstar, Sol Trujillo — the youngest Latino executive at the time and first Latino CEO at what was then the world’s largest company: AT&T. Since then, he’s conquered roles across many continents, and now, he uses that platform to champion the value and power of the Latino community.

As always, we have profound stories of Third Culture Kid (TCK) experiences, like columnist Myra Dumapias’ heart-tugging tribute to her family’s adopted dog, Papi, who passed away this year (pg. 14). This story includes a sidebar and web article with resources on what to consider when looking to adopt a pet yourself, and how it can be one of the best actions your culturally fluid family can take (pg. 23).

Dr. Paulette Bethel explores the concept of colorism on identity and its effects on individuals (pg. 26), while Romita Bulchandani gives her view on where to find home (pg. 88). Of course, you can revel in our best recommendations for books, music, movies and more in our always entertaining MUST LIST.

Enjoy this issue as we round the corner in our year of Latin America and start the celebration for our fifth year print anniversary. Culturs is here to serve you — working to develop a community that’s often overlooked, but oh-so-obvious. Every issue is for you: providing the content, tools and activities for you to live a life on your terms in full color. And we revel in it. We hope you do as well.

Live in full color,

Doni (Dah-knee) Founder, Culturs lifestyle network Editor-in-Chief, Culturs magazine