The Rise of Asian American Influencers
The increasing popularity of Asian American content creators redefines the social media landscape and amplifies authentic representation online.
Why The Red String Theory Is a Symbol for Hope in the New Year
The Chinese folklore is typically about romantic love, but guest writer Ariana Kessler reminds us that it can love can be expansive in its reach.
Asian Baiting: The Controversial Trend that Rocked TikTok
Asian baiting, or Asianfishing, describes a non-Asian person’s attempt to appear East Asian through makeup, dress, and mannerisms. The recent surfacing of this TikTok trend reminds us of the history of appropriation and how we can respond.
Asian Americans Share Their Cuisine and Stories on TikTok
Food media has long been exclusionary. Asian Americans are using TikTok to share their cuisines and their stories and achieving virality in the process.
The Creativity and Influence of Nonbinary and Gender-Nonconforming Digital Influencers
Question: Male or Female? Answer: Neither Why should our understanding of gender be confined to only the categories of male and female? Nonbinary and gender-nonconforming …