by Susan Nadathur | Nov 19, 2013 | Gypsies and Romani Culture
Young Dancer from El Torombo Studio in Seville What word comes to mind when you hear the word Gypsy? You might be thinking some of the same things I thought before I actually met a person of Roma descent. Words like vagabond, beggar,... by Susan Nadathur | Nov 4, 2013 | Gypsies and Romani Culture
On October 30, 1996, the Andalusian Parlament declared that November 22 is to be celebrated as El Día de los Gitanos Andaluces, The Day of the Andalusian Gypsies. This day celebrates the arrival of the first group of Gypsies (Gitanos) to Andalusia and their friendly... by Susan Nadathur | Oct 28, 2013 | Gypsies and Romani Culture
A four-year old blonde girl set off a whirlwind of international publicity in October of 2013 when she was found living in Greece with a Romany couple who were not her biological parents. The girl was scurried off to Child Protective Services, the couple arrested, and... by Susan Nadathur | Jan 10, 2013 | Gypsies and Romani Culture
As I’m sure you know, there are a lot of stereotypes surrounding the Roma culture. And like most stereotypes, the associations are not always flattering. Of the many popular perceptions of the Roma, maybe one of the most damaging is that of the Gypsy “Thief.” I agree... by Susan Nadathur | Sep 27, 2012 | Gypsies and Romani Culture
You know how sometimes you read a story and it just punches you in the gut? Well, that’s what happened to me when I read a post by Jason Wiser titled “Racism Defined, A Romani Story.” Jason has been a missionary in the Ukraine since 2006, working predominantly... 
