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.
Some wars are fueled by the same fire. As we witness Israeli violence against Palestinians, it is apparent how U.S. imperialism has harmed communities of the past and present.
If we want to unpack what magic means in the Asian American community, we have to start at the 19th century.
Alice Wu’s 2004 film “Saving Face” is turning 20 years old this year. What do queer Asian American films look like nowadays, and how did Wu’s work impact the landscape of queer Asian cinema?