How Not Knowing Chinese Made Me Question My Identity
I’m full Chinese, but the fact that I don’t know the language makes me question how Chinese I really am.
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7 Things Only Borderlanders Will Understand
#1 If you don’t pay attention while driving, you could end up in Mexico.
Locked In By My Dreadlocks
I hope one day people can overcome their prejudices and accept dreadlocks as a cultural statement.
Bay Area Skater Vibes
My message would be, “Just do you, create what you like, what best suites you and don’t try to alter yourself for the likes of others because you’re really doing this for yourself.
Understanding Singular “They”
When I tell someone my preferred pronouns are they/ them/ their, I never know what to expect.
Proud To Be Jewish On Christmas
I have never celebrated Christmas because I’m Jewish. For the longest time, I didn’t understand why I couldn’t participate.
When Sexism Starts Within
My newfound feminist beliefs are real. They weren’t handed to me. I had to earn them by living day by day.
Mixed Raced, But Not Up For Debate
You wouldn’t know I’m Filipina by looking at me. Growing up, when people questioned my identity, I started to question it, too.
Rhythm &Move: A Beautiful Thing to Life
For most of the girls that I got the opportunity to interview, African dance is an outlet for them. It is something that either ties them to their culture or simply gives them a space to feel safe and express their passion for dance.