This week for Bar\Heart, the newsletter about belonging in America, I spoke with author Phil Christman about his book, Midwest Futures. But I also asked what you think defines Midwestern culture. Here's what you had to say.

What Does it Mean to Belong in the Midwest?

This week on Bar\Heart, we talk to Mamba Hamissi about his journey to becoming an American. He and his wife, Nadia, are refugees from Burundi who have opened a restaurant and made a life in Detroit. But belonging isn't always easy.

Mamba Hamissi Finds Refuge in Detroit

Bar\Heart writer (subscribe 👇). Author of Detroit Hustle: A Memoir. Small biz  reporter for NYTimes, etc. MSU JRN prof.  I❤️pitbulls & cowboy boots.

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