How food brings cultures together in El Paso

By: Student Reporting Labs

Outlets: PBS News Student Reporting Labs

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 102

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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What does it mean to live in a city where cultures, languages, and traditions meet every day?

In this episode of On Our Minds, we travel to El Paso, Texas, where student journalists Marium and Aruja explore life in one of America's most unique border communities.

Along the way, hosts Zack and Helena share the foods that connect them to their cultures—from tacos to pernil—and reflect on how food can bring people together across differences.

Today’s segment …

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