If we want to unpack what magic means in the Asian American community, we have to start at the 19th century.

The Supreme Court has dismantled affirmative action for the foreseeable future. What exactly is affirmative action? What can we learn from its history and its impact on education? Affirmative action is the imperfect solution for education’s issues with diversity and inclusion, revealing the cracks in our nation’s academic institutions.

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?

Members of marginalized groups face an uphill battle when seeking out mental health treatment. While accessibility is an increasingly worsening issue, it is compounded with a lack of inclusivity and diversity.

Recently, there has been an influx of acronyms used to group different demographics of people under one umbrella term. The Asian American community has especially experienced this, ranging from AAPI to APIDA and more. While these terms are created under the pretense of inclusion, there is still work to be done in digging beyond language to understand its meaning and intention.

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.