The “sad girl” aesthetic, popularized by straight white women, often sidelines the authentic experiences of sadness felt by women of color and queer women, reducing their emotions to racial or cultural trauma. We must shatter the stereotypes of the “sad girl” and ask why these minority women are denied the same space to simply be sad.
The re-election of Donald Trump has raised several debates on the future of U.S. trade policies, especially toward Asia. The proposed measures set by the administration are pointed toward sharp tariff increases on foreign imports, mainly targeting those originating from China. The hostile attitude of the administration toward China risks inflaming trade relations, destabilizing Asian economies and placing additional burdens on Asian American communities in the United States.
Asian American 131B taught by Brian Niiya delves into the incarceration of Japense Americans in WW2. Niiya incorporates guest speakers into the course, as well as hands on experiences at YRL Library. He ensures that each student feels a connection to the content espeically if they have a family member who was apart of the incarceration. Students find the class to be very impactful to themselves, and UCLA as a whole as well.
Christmas is a time for friends and family, for ice skating and sledding, for hot chocolate and ham. These are all staples that have become classic traditions in many American households. Yet more and more Americans are shifting to a new tradition: Chinese food.
With the popularity of Asian beauty brands on the rise, the responsibility of these brands to be inclusive of all customers is also on the rise. Discourse around the Korean TIRTIR goes to show how important it is for all brands and audiences to understand the needs of a globalized customer base.