Decolonizing My Latina Hair: How I Learned to Love the Locks White America Wanted Me to Tame
How I wear my hair in any place is now my choice.
World Views
How One Awkward Apology at the Supermarket Made Me Happier
One awkward apology made me look at my situation in a whole new way.
The Power of Gaming in the Internet Era
Online gaming has been an outlet for everyday stress and allows people to stay in touch in trying times.
I Like Being Autistic: Discovering the World Through My Own Lens
Even while recognizing the complicated nature of living with autism, I’m keenly aware that autism isn’t a cage that’s kept me from having a fulfilling life.
The Stereotypical Asian: Marginalization in Western Media
Asians in American media are underrepresented and the few instances of representation are often stereotypical. The future is looking towards improvement, but it is still important to acknowledge the past and the context of these situations.
Melancholy Movies Gave Me Comfort When All Felt Lost
Movies can do many wondrous things. Vividly melancholy movies achieve that special thing that films do so well: make viewers feel less alone.
The New “New Normal”: From One TikTok Trend to Another
Thrown into a lifestyle that felt unfamiliar, people turned to social media as the next best thing. Do you have a favorite TikTok trend?
Connecting the Pieces: Asian Adoptees Boldly Speak Their Truth
While many Asian adoptees relate to each other in some aspects, there’s nuance in the varied experiences that don’t often get to be voiced.
Ode to the Humble Hair Bonnet
The hair bonnet is nothing new, but it’s been a best friend to Black people, especially Black women, for generations.
Help Struggling Chinatown Businesses in Time for Lunar New Year
Chinatown is more than a tourist spot. It’s a place that brings many nostalgic feelings to Asian-Americans and locals.