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?
Thuy, an indie artist from The Bay, will be the first female Vietnamese American artist to perform at Coachella. How do Vietnamese American women in the music industry defy cultural expectations by pursuing their creative dreams?
I chatted with the co-owner of Nong Lá Vietnamese Cafe, Elaine Phuong, to discuss what it takes to navigate the modern restaurant world as a small Vietnamese business serving food “traditional to her.” Plus, a food review of their phở, bánh mì, and more.
After her 1993 debut, CBS reporter Connie Chung became a household name. Many young Asian Americans do not recognize her name, let alone want to pursue journalism. The Model Minority Myth will continue to kill our creativity if we don’t work to reshape our community’s narratives.