Coffee shop conversations with an Asian American writer.
In the latest move to shift and break the ties that hold Asian Americans to the myth of being the perfect minority, hiding our struggles with racism and poverty in America, Alan Z and noted rapper and activist Jason Chu have made the big move in their latest collaborative work titled Face Value.
Once you reach 23, you start to realize that childhood dreams are really a concept you either find terribly hilarious or extremely ironic. Child-like reasons like “I want to be a veterinarian because I love animals” turn into “Wait, I’m not actually smart enough of dedicated enough to go through Vet school.” When I was in …
One year ago, I penned an article aimed towards the world and the mistreatment of Asian Americans in the wake of COVID-19. And one year ago, I was met with the most hate I’ve ever seen in my life. I won't entertain you with the hate comments because, honestly, I can't even bring myself to revisit …
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Two days ago, I sat down in the midst of the quarantine monotony and watched one of my favorite movies - Crazy Rich Asians. As I sat and reminded myself how much the Asian community gathered together, it helped me rekindle the pride I had in my culture. For a moment, the world slowly understood …
Well, maybe not a bug problem – but a parasite problem. It’s no secret that Starbucks is a coffee giant, and the benefits of the job definitely outweigh the work put in (at least on paper). They offer free schooling, Starbucks stock, and healthcare along with free drinks and a food item while on shift. …
If you watched the Oscars last night, you would've seen some new faces - Bong Joon Ho, a director from South Korea, received four awards last night including "Best Picture," and the response was, unfortunately, very skewed. Since the introduction of Crazy Rich Asians to American audiences as well as the rise of the KPOP …
In August 2013, I got hired for my first official retail job: being a sales associate for Teavana, at the time part of the Starbucks franchise. By January 2017, my location had officially closed, and I became a Starbucks barista. Let me start this off by saying I never had any intention of working for …
There’s no secret that the beauty industry is home to an insane variety of people from all over the world. From the bloggers who thrive off the LA-vibes to the hectic city girls of New York, the beauty bloggers of the world are storming the industry by voicing their art through Instagram and YouTube, garnering …
Take our definition of a difficult life and the worst days of our lives and add ten years. The former angsty teenagers of 2008 have grown into the working class of today. The venues that were once filled with Sharpie-drawn Xs are now scattered with tattoo-clad adults, all with a beer in hand and cigarettes …
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