The Weight of Expectations: Higher Education in Asian American Families
From financial burdens to cultural expectations, staff writer Lily Fuller discusses the paths to success for Asian Americans in the pursuit of higher education.
Amy Yip’s Debut Book Connects Adult Children and Their Immigrant Parents
Amy C. Yip’s debut book breaks through generational barriers and highlights multifaceted dynamics between adult children and their immigrant parents.
Spinning the Lazy Susan in a Chinese Restaurant: Food & Family Feuds
If mother-daughter conflicts spring from different expectations and communication context models, what can we possibly do? Jennifer Chan shares her anecdote of a family dinner in a Chinese restaurant that led her to a liberating epiphany.
Where Are You Really From: Bridging the Gap in “Asian American Eyz’d”
“Asian American Eyz’d” is a stand-up comedy special starring Ana Tuazon Parsons, Nicky Endres, and Aidan Park. Mochi sits down for a heartfelt conversation to discuss the creation of the special, the power of humor, and the value of representation.
Jiaozi and Gyoza: How My Beloved Family Tradition Helped Me Celebrate My Complex Identity
Learn how the subtle differences between jiaozi and gyoza have shaped Catie Chen’s family.
Diagnosing The Asian American Eating Disorder
The first time Grace* forced herself to throw up, she was 19 and recovering from a painful breakup. After a long summer of calorie counting …