B-Side: Forever On, A Foreigner
With time, I came to understand that what my father, my mother, and America wanted from me were irreconcilable. I was standing at the intersection of three lines, and I had spent all my efforts trying, on one leg, to hold my balance on that precise point. From this perspective, it is no surprise that a tap from even the lightest feather could knock me down. By Misato Ly
The Danger of Losing Your Identity Through Food
If an aspect of your identity was taken away, how would you react? More importantly, how would your body react? With the existence of such a wide array of diverse, it’s a topic of interest to illustrate the significance of nutritional foundations set by culture. By Sania Farooq
The Documentary Renaissance
As I’ve spent more time recently watching documentaries, I’ve begun to appreciate the form to a greater extent. The amount of research that goes into investigative documentaries in particular is impressive to say the least, and I’ve always enjoyed watching a passion project. In no particular order, here are some documentaries that might help ease you into the genre! By Priya Dandamudi
My Journey With Makeup (and Myself!)
During the fifth grade, I sat at a desk across from my very first crush. I don’t even remember his name now, but I do remember being so mad at my stupid Asian eyelashes for being too short, too straight, and too invisible because the girls he did talk to all had the prettiest, fluttery eyelashes while I had practically nothing. So I broke into the closet that my mom always told me was off limits to steal a tube of Estée Lauder mascara from her stash of free-with-purchase gift bags. By Audrey Ling
Affordable Streetwear: Get the Look for Less
Streetwear fashion is a contradiction. A seemingly effortless, cheap, and casual style can actually amount to hundreds or even thousands of dollars, with the incorporation of expensive, hyped up clothing pieces. The simplisticity of streetwear items poses an illusion towards their value. Does that mean that you have to be loaded in order to achieve street style? Nah. Here are my top tips to get the look for less! By Zara Ahmed
100 Years American
I want my fellow Asian Americans to know that the model minority myth was not something the white people gave to us for free, purely to use as a tool of oppression over other minorities. We got it by playing by their rules, doing things their way, making sacrifices to our culture, pride, history, and personal identity. By Misato Ly
Skincare Saturday: Exfoliating
Glowy, healthy skin doesn’t magically appear (unless you were blessed with amazing skin genes, then congratulations). It takes time and patience (and using the right products) in order to achieve clear, radiant skin. By Christy Yue
A People Scattered
There exist individuals who are bound by the chains of destitution in the shadows, stripped of their dignity, self-worth, and health on a daily basis. There exist individuals who are viewed as subhuman by their own governments, forced into labor so unimaginably degrading that they themselves believe they are undeserving of liberation. They are the manual scavengers of India. By Renuka Murthi
Having "The Talk" with my Parents
We stand at the forefront of the next generation of change. These changes should not be limited to technological advancements or popular trends. The advent of the Black Lives Matter Movement calls for a change that is centuries overdue: social justice. As change begins at home, tackling the #AsianAmericanConversation [a conversation tackling anti-blackness rhetoric within our Asian communities] is on the shortlist of Gen Z milestones. To my fellow Asian Americans: feel free to use this as a reference to convey your own conversations with your families. The conversation starts with YOU. By Jessica YuQi Wang
Skincare Saturday: Tea Tree Oil
Originating in Australia, tea tree oil has now become a popular essential oil that is used worldwide. From using it in aromatherapy to medicine, this versatile essential oil is super useful, even in the skincare world. By Christy Yue