In a world of glitz and glamor, nothing is more important than a youthful image. In order to be praised in the latest issues of reputable fashion magazines, pop culture has ensured that directors, actors and models must always be dolled up when it comes to attending red…
When I was young, my family would watch a Disney movie together every Friday night. The five of us would sit together on the living room couch with all the lights off and eat snacks we had bought from 168 Market. Because of this, Disney movies always bring…
I ran down the stairs as fast as I could, trying to overcome my brother’s long strides. My life depended on it. Well, I wouldn’t go that far actually. In reality, it was probably an hour or two of my Saturday morning. Pushing my body weight forward to…
In the early 2010s, APIDA representation in the media was‒frankly‒non-existent. It was nearly impossible to see somebody of APIDA descent in a major Hollywood film or in other forms of mass media. This lack of representation made many in the APIDA community accustomed to a mainstream culture dominated…