4 minBTS And Black-Asian SolidarityI love BTS. Ever since I read an article about their time spent learning about the history of hip hop, I’ve been all for them. And holy...
3 minBlack History Month and Asian AlliesI remember the first time I actually heard the n word. I was watching Rush Hour. Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan walks into a pool hall....
2 minAsian Mental Health Stigma: I Hate Talking About ItThis blog is a follow up to my newsletter that discusses how Western cultures steal Asian healing practices. You can access that...
4 minJohnny Depp and Asian IncelsJust wow. The whole Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation lawsuit. Wow. During the span of this super public trial, I can’t help but...
2 minBeing Asian During Asian Heritage MonthFor those of us raised in Canada, we may have a more complicated relationship to our culture. I mean, my newsletter is called “Not Asian...
3 minTurning Red, 2 Things I'd Change To The MovieFor anyone who has not seen Turning Red (go see it, it’s really good!), this will have slight spoilers. So proceed only if you dare. This...
1 min"Long Time No See": Putting a face to Toronto Chinatown amidst anti-Asian racism in COVID lockdownToronto is filled with incredible people, doing amazing work. I'm really glad I was given the opportunity to participate in project "Long...
5 minSo You’re a Model Minority: 5 reasons why being a model minority sucks for you and the worldI must admit, I am a recovering model minority. Even when I was doing activist and community work, I was still playing out a version of...
4 min4 Warning Signs of a Therapist Who Doesn’t Understand CultureEver wonder whether your therapist understands your culture? Here are 4 things to help you think about it.
3 minA Love Letter to My Asian Communities Amidst COVID-19 RacismI want to acknowledge the heaviness and sadness that I feel, hearing about the recent violence experienced by the Asian communities....
