About Us
Our Vision
Second Tongue Archive was created to preserve what often disappears in silence: the cultural knowledge, memories, and stories carried by immigrant and diaspora communities. We believe that language is more than communication; it’s identity, emotion, and traditions. But we also believe that culture is bigger than just language. From recipes to lullabies, family sayings to sacred rituals, these pieces of tradition are passed from person to person, often undocumented, unrecorded, and at risk of being forgotten. This archive exists to store them with care.
Through a mix of personal storytelling and peer-led teaching, we offer a space where anyone can share what they know and learn what they weren’t taught. Our digital story archive highlights narratives about identity, memory, and language. Our Studio turns lived knowledge into short, accessible cultural lessons, taught by real people. Second Tongue is both a record and a resource: an archive of voices and a living classroom for those who want to listen, learn, and carry culture forward.
