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Yillian David is a Garifuna living in Honduras. She's thought of leaving to go to the US, but she's decided to stay to help preserve her culture.

One Honduran woman decided not to leave for the US thanks to her Garifuna culture

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Among the thousands of young Hondurans coming to the US last year were Garifuna, descendants of African slaves with their own distinct culture. But some Garifuna are opting to stay. Here’s why.

Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez calls his latest album "pure Garifuna."

Music is a ‘weapon to make change’ for this Garifuna guitar player and activist

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The Garifuna Collective Carry on Andy Palacio’s Legacy

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