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Asian
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The Issue With Asian Female Representation
When I see true representation of an Asian woman on screen, it fills me with hope and recognition. It feels as if one person is representing all of me; I…
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How “The Farewell” Helped Me Find My Way Home
“You’ll always have a home in Changchun.” I cried the day I landed in China, big, gasping sobs swallowing me whole in the middle of the airport. I think I’m…
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The Far East
For me, representation means being proud of my identity and where I come from. Knowing your background is essential to keeping cultural traditions alive, as nowadays we live in…
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Let’s Talk About Taiwanese Women
I am a Taiwanese woman. Growing up between Taiwan and China, I always found it difficult to navigate my identity. In China, Taiwanese women are labeled “homewreckers” thanks to our…
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He Only Liked Me Because I’m Asian
Names have been changed. Every article of clothing I owned was laid out on my bed, and Spotify’s “This Is John Mayer” playlist was playing in the background. I was…
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