Inspired by the 2003 Disney movie Freaky Friday and its usage of a fortune cookie switcheroo, comes a short story focusing on the Americanized version of Asian culture.
A satirical to do list detailing the struggles of modern dating and the Asian stereotypes associated with it
Ring! Ring! Ring! As fast as I could, I raced my way across the soccer field to be the first in line for my fifth grade class before the teacher led us back into the dull, eraser-scented, fluorescently lit classroom. As I swayed from side to side, waiting…
As I scrolled through the news one morning, I saw the phrase “very Asian” on a headline. I immediately shuddered. Without even looking for the context, I felt threatened and upset by this. The words “very Asian” reminded me of times when my “Asian-ness” or “Indian-ness” was highlighted…
This is the colored man’s burden. To always look up to a higher power. Not a god or a deity, but a man with desire.