No meek Asians here. Whether in grassroots organizations, nonprofit groups, or government positions, Asian American women are making our voices heard.
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Vice President Kamala Harris. Just hearing her name and title makes me swell with pride. A woman in the second highest office — and a Black and Asian American woman at that. On November 7th, when Harris called Joe Biden to congratulate him, I too was giddily shouting...
Finished your holiday shopping yet? Us neither. This holiday season, as we search for the perfect “gift that keeps on giving” for our loved ones, let’s continue to do our part and support Black-owned businesses. Here are a few gift ideas that we love. For the foodies...
As the first woman director of the Baltimore City Civil Rights Office, Kisha A. Brown is a true trailblazer. In 2018, she founded Justis Connection, the only online lawyer referral service exclusively showcasing the talent of Black lawyers. Only 5% of lawyers are...
At Mochi, we proudly amplify Asian American artists, entrepreneurs and other public figures on a regular basis. Because representation is political. Yet the push for more Asian representation in media is typically tied to capitalist gains (e.g., this year’s...
Almost no person or place has been left unaffected by the devastating grasp of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nations around the world are experiencing hardship due to economic shutdowns, quarantine lockdowns, mass unemployment and coronavirus-related deaths. Simultaneously,...
As Election Day looms closer and closer, people are asking questions that many never thought to ask before. For example: How will Asian Americans vote? An increasing number of articles from NBC to ABC to Zora detail how impactful the Asian American & Pacific...
Hey Mochi family! This is a quick PSA to tell you that your vote counts more than ever. Voting rates among Asian American citizens remain low: During the 2016 presidential election only 49% of the eligible population turned up to the polls, in comparison with...
No longer just an app for food pictures and selfies, Instagram (IG) has grown into a powerful social media platform for activism. This summer, “Black Lives Matter” chants filled both our streets and our IG feeds, bringing recognition to Black activists and organizers,...
A live-action remake has the opportunity to be groundbreaking in and of itself. It could update the original by removing harmful stereotypes, introduce a cast of unknowns and elevate them to stardom, or provide a fresh take from the villain’s perspective....