The missions of both schools that teach Telugu and Tamil boil down to universal themes that go beyond language. They're there to pass along tradition, culture and history and to build kinship and community among those who attend.
Krishna and Uma Balakrishnan are among the many Asian Indians in Bloomington-Normal who are navigating life as both parents and first-generation immigrants. No parent has it easy, but it takes a special blend of courage and resilience to raise kids to thrive in a culture you yourself as learning too.