“Sharing my work connected me to a community that uplifted one another, reminding me of my own importance and allowing us to heal collectively.”

A reflection on family history and the ongoing fight for liberation – for Palestine and for all.

“Doh Jeh Mama (多謝嫲嫲) / Thank You Grandma” by Chinese-Peruvian Director Jon Chiang is an act of remembering for all of us who’ve lost a part of ourselves growing up.

We need aunties who will cheer us on, not add to a chorus of judgement.

Films like “Turning Red” and “Everything Everywhere All At Once” challenge the often overused stereotype and reveal more about the matriarch’s inner dialogues and worries.

“As Hollywood reckons with a lack of representation on screen and behind the scenes, having an Asian woman deciding between two white men [in ‘Partner Track’] left me wondering why there are so few Asian love stories on my TV.”

“It’s difficult to leave at the height of your career in order for self-care and growth. And while I’m saddened by the news of their break, perhaps it’s something we try for ourselves too,” writes Samantha Lui.

For all the conversations about diversity and better representation, this Christmas movie leans into the harmful stereotypes Western societies have about East Asian men, and Asian men in general: the weird, nerdy, and desperate non-white man on the internet who virtually connects with pretty white women.

Kaitlyn Forde reflects on how conversations on racial inequality have reminded her to be proud about her racial identity.

When my daughter was born, I made a strong concerted effort to exclusively speak Cantonese to her. Then she started going to daycare… and it was GAME OVER.

“You may not see or care about my Asian features, since my face is covered behind my mask and goggles. You may not even remember meeting me, but only remember the fact that I helped you play while you were sick.”

The South Korean group is more than just a prop or a punchline.

The Atlanta shootings have made one thing clear: racial stereotypes can have lasting impacts and can be deadly.

While it is important to applaud these shows as an amazing accomplishment, we should also be viewing them through a critical lens.

The world outside still had no pandemic, but there I was, holed up in my uncle’s apartment, doing very little. On my last day, I decided to take a walk outside.

Katty Lau writes about her experience feeling out of place while competing in Chinese singing competitions.