Asian American Women Are Resilient — and We Are Not OK
From Medium – Seattle writer My Tam H. Nguyen shares reflections on the pain felt by Asian American communities in the wake of the deadly shooting in Atlanta on march 16th. Scroll down for call to action and resources for allyship.
From Pacific Horticulture Society – Heirloom seeds preserve a world of cultural and ancestral knowledge and can be an important link to identity as well as the land.
The ‘Pie Designer’ Baking Up a Diverse Vision of America
From Atlas Obscura – In honor of Pi Day we wanted to highlight this story about pie designer Lauren Ko who creates amazing pies inspired by the many cultural experiences that make up America.
How Did Chop Suey Become a Staple of Chinese American Cuisine?
From Catapult – Cartoonist Shing Yin Khor explores the history and significance of Chop Suey and addresses the question of whether the dish is “authentic” launching into a critique of the very idea of authenticity itself.
From The New York Times – An ode to the soft, colorful and luxurious blankets that are a part of many immigrant households and have a global, cross cultural reach.
From YES! Magazine – Leah Penniman looks to the cultural wisdom of Yoruba traditions and other Afro-Indigenous traditions to rekindle a sacred relationship between humanity and the earth.
Undergrad’s First Novel, Optioned for a Movie, Features Big Robots and Even Bigger Feelings
From UW News – University of Washington student Zoe Mikuta’s debut sci-fi novel centers protagonists of color and grapples with experiences inspired by her multiracial and cultural identity.
From Hevesh5 – Expert domino mastermind Lily Hevesh creates this domino setup of a traditional Lunar New Year lion dance and reflects on her experience as a Chinese born adoptee.
Why This Lunar New Year Tradition Is My Family’s Most Important Ritual
From ABC Everyday – Thanh-Thy Tiffany Tran reflects on a special Lunar New Year ritual of sharing wishes that has shifted in meaning throughout her life..
