Coffee shop conversations with an Asian American writer.
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 …
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 …
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 …
There are two things that this world can agree on: People deserve credit for what they’ve rightfully accomplished and created. If you have achieved something that is life-changing or moving, your name deserves to be tied to it. The second: We hate false advertisements. It’s no secret that there have been some stirring articles swimming …
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If there’s one thing that definitely doesn’t age well, it’s racism. Comedy over the years has drastically changed in terms of content and reception. The jokes that were once hilarious are now deemed as offensive and in bad taste. So when is it okay to make these jokes? Well, if you ask someone today, then …
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