Red Envelopes filled with money. Noodles. Lion Dances. Dim Sum. These are all staples of Lunar New Year that I and so many others have grown to cherish about the holiday. However, a somewhat unexpected addition can be made to this list: Nike shoes?
Turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce are some of the most iconic Thanksgiving foods, but for many families and individuals in the Asian-American community, they are not the only dishes on the table during the holiday.
Asian women are often applauded for “aging so well.” Is it possible for us to grow old without being haunted by the pressure of desirability?
Recently, Asian American teens shared their bad experiences with all-Asian friend groups on TikTok, and how toxic and enabling they could be/ how they weaponized their shared culture. I discuss these experiences as well as my own personal ones.
From Barbie to Taylor Swift’s Eras tour and Beyonce’s Summer Renaissance, women have been ruling the media worldwide. The summer concluded with the highly anticipated sophomore album from former Disney star, Olivia Rodrigo. GUTS released on September 8th at a perfect juncture between summer and fall. As the…