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Closing the Gates to Chinatown: How 2025’s Tariffs May Affect Historic Communities

June 4, 2025 Sophie Vansomphone
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唔該 / Thank You

June 4, 2025 Amy Wong
Arts & Culture Reviews

Book Review: “Other: an Asian & Pacific Islander Prisoners’ Anthology”

June 4, 2025 Seth Tang
In Arts & Culture Community June 4, 2025

Closing the Gates to Chinatown: How 2025’s Tariffs May Affect Historic Communities

By Sophie Vansomphone

Chinatown has been a cultural staple of many major cities for decades providing not only a space to expand and educate its culture to the outside world, but as a sanctuary for the new immigrants calling it home. However, with Trump’s recent tariffs it could devastate the hubs, leading many to close its gates for good.

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In Uncategorized June 4, 2025

唔該 / Thank You

By Amy Wong

A flash fiction about struggling to speak different languages and expressing gratitude.

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In Arts & Culture Reviews June 4, 2025

Book Review: “Other: an Asian & Pacific Islander Prisoners’ Anthology”

By Seth Tang

Apart from the inherent danger, violence and injustice of prison life, one theme emerged repeatedly in the anthology — one that surprised me in its universality: love.

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In Arts & Culture Food June 4, 2025

Knotted Donuts Continues Wave of Trendy Korean Cafes In Los Angeles

By Emily Hsi

Cafe Knotted, a beloved pastry chain from Korea, opens its first U.S. location in Westfield Century City.

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In Creative Poetry & Prose May 16, 2025

My Hands Become Claws

By Amy Wong

When I falter even just a little I do nothing but belittle myself; ashamed of my flaws my hands become claws that I rake…

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In Creative Poetry & Prose April 30, 2025

Smoke & Loss: Reflections on the Fall of Saigon

By Julianne Ai Linh Le

The Fall of Saigon took place 50 years ago on April 30, 1975. An illustration by Nancy My Tran depicts a Vietnamese altar honoring a lost loved one. A poem by Julianne Le reflects upon the effects of imperialism and war.

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