Chinatown has been a cultural staple of many major cities for decades providing not only a space to expand and educate its culture to the outside world, but as a sanctuary for the new immigrants calling it home. However, with Trump’s recent tariffs it could devastate the hubs, leading many to close its gates for good.

Apart from the inherent danger, violence and injustice of prison life, one theme emerged repeatedly in the anthology — one that surprised me in its universality: love.