Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byKai Xing Mun

Being an Asian American on the Ace Spectrum

Asexuality covers a range of feelings and desires related to lacking sexual attraction. For one writer, being openly ace means being at peace and living her...

Lifestyle • Activism • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byGiannina Ong

It’s Time Asian Americans Talk About Sex

Xixi Wang, the founder of @AsiansForSexPositivity Instagram account, is building a community where people feel safe to discuss sex ed....

Activism • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• bySummer L.

What the Term “Tone Deaf” Means to Deaf Asian Americans

Asian Americans tell their stories of growing up Deaf, how the phrase "tone deaf" is harmful, and how the hearing community can support Deaf and...

Arts & Culture • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• bySarah Jinee Park, Kai Xing Mun

How Chinatown’s Yu and Me Books is Revolutionizing the Literary Canon

Learn how Yu and Me Books highlights BIPOC and immigrant stories as the first Asian American woman-owned bookstore in NYC’s Chinatown. ...

Arts & Culture • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byShreya Suresh

9 Podcasts by Asian American Women to Listen to

Listen to these nine podcasts spearheaded by talented Asian American women to fill your house with insight, laughter, joy, and engagement. ...

Lifestyle • College • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byChristina Poulin

5 Things to Consider Before Taking a Gap Year

A current gap year student explores the pros and cons of a “year off,” along with tips for high school seniors....

Lifestyle • Career • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byKelsey Tanouye

Day in the Life of Lori Teranishi, President of iQ 360

Lori Teranishi, founder and CEO of communications and PR agency iQ 360, discusses her career journey, personal values, and dedication to Hawai'i's future....

Our Voices • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byMelody Ip

Finding Connection Through Chinese Kinship Terms

Chinese kinship terms emphasize the collectivist nature of our families, reminding us that we are part of something greater than ourselves. ...

Lifestyle • Career • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byJoy Sun

Deviating from the Expected Asian American Trajectory

Quitting my 9-5 felt like the hardest decision I've ever had to make. But it was never meant for me in the first place. So why did I spend so long thinking it...

Arts & Culture • Books • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byJessica Liu

In Conversation with Sharan Dhaliwal, Author of “Burning My Roti”

Sharan Dhaliwal, the author of “Burning My Roti,” gets personal and honest, touching on her experiences with racism, body image disorders, and...