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The True Meaning Behind Non-Violence
"In recent months, there has been a lot of discussion about the “right” way to protest."

Chris Fong Chew
Sep 12, 20206 min read


Learn to Speak Your Language
"How many more don'ts will turn into didn'ts / Before I learn?"

Featured Writer
Sep 12, 20202 min read


"Because We Are Women"
Last year on Chinese New Year, my heart broke witnessing an overlooked problem of gender inequality for us women.

Featured Writer
Sep 12, 20205 min read


The Privilege of the Word Expat
Of course, I had heard the word many, many times before: “oh, all the expat families come here”.

Hannah Chen
Sep 12, 20203 min read


Dear Netflix, Here's Everything Wrong With Indian Matchmaking...
"On July 16th, 2020, Netflix released an original series that aimed to touch upon the cultural process of matchmaking."
Pooja Rayapaneni
Sep 11, 20207 min read






Three Generations of Chinese Women Make Dumplings in a Chicago One-Bedroom
a short story by Sarah Huddleston

Featured Writer
Sep 10, 20202 min read


The Philippines’ Two Pandemics
an article by Ysabelle Delgrado

Featured Writer
Sep 10, 20204 min read


Barbie, Why Don’t I Look Like You?
a short story by Danica Seto

Featured Writer
Sep 8, 20205 min read




China Through The Lens of Hollywood: Crazy Rich Asians Edition
"Hollywood has a strange way of portraying individuals, societies, cultures, and ideas."
Chloe Deng
Sep 8, 20203 min read


Dear Desi-frat-boy, You Need to Do Better
"Brown Boys: you must do better. Please examine your internalized misogyny and anti-Blackness. "
Siona Wadhawan
Sep 8, 20204 min read


The Importance of "Hamilton: An American Musical"
"It has the power to unite people through one common interest: rising up and fighting for what you believe. "

Sebastian Paragas
Sep 7, 20204 min read


A Sixth Grade Introduction to Vietnamese Mythology
"So, for myself and all my students (and readers) of Vietnamese descent, I’m adding a new unit on Vietnamese mythology to our curriculum. "
Kyla-Yến Giffin
Sep 6, 20206 min read


Against My Activism
"I’m expected to disregard how our world is crumbling into ashes / Rejoice in our privileged bubbles"

Julianne Tenorio
Sep 6, 20202 min read




We Know
"I’ve been told that I’m too outspoken. / I’ve been told that my whole generation is outspoken"
Ashley Lee
Sep 5, 20202 min read


Allyship and Aggressions
"I spent my life being a “yes, ma’am” person because of the head-down mentality instilled within me. But I’m retaking my voice now."

Ella Ip
Sep 5, 20203 min read


Why Dismantling Racist Statues is a Part of Dismantling Racism
"The most common argument against taking offensive statues down is that statues are a reminder of history."

Jiaying Zhang
Sep 5, 20204 min read


The Golden Rule
The famous Golden Rule states, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” (Luke 6:31).

Prerna Kulkarni
Sep 5, 20204 min read


Goodnight, Dragon Lady
"he leaves you for another girl / she is also asian, and pretty, and looks a tiny bit like you"
Cindy Du
Sep 4, 20203 min read


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