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metamorphosis
Growing up in Chinatown, Dawn assumed being Asian was the norm, yet she often felt disconnected from the cultural expectations tied to her ethnicity. Now, she’s learning to embrace her identity and prioritize balance.
Activist Interview: Niko Lee
Niko Lee is on a journey where there are no blueprints to follow. YIP intern, Luna, joins him in a moment where they explore his impact and where he's aiming to go.
It’s All Relative
Luna grapples with the differing degrees of “Asianness” she holds in the worlds of public, parochial, and independent schools, and what constantly navigating those worlds has taught her about her own identity and the broader Asian American community. This blog was written as part of the Youth in Power Internship program.
The Blemishes of Internalized Colorism
Wendy, looks back at the internalized colorism she was forced to swallow and how it contaminated the way she perceived her own sense of beauty throughout her entire childhood. This blog was written as part of the Youth in Power Internship program.
A Story of Intersection
Christy reflects on her Chinese American identity and the importance of each culture coexisting within her when society will only focus on each culture as separate aspects. This blog was written as part of the Youth in Power Internship program
Artist Interview: Loisse Ledres
Our YIP intern, Emma, interviews artist and graphic designer, Loisse Ledres to learn more about her journey into the arts and her identity as a Filipina American.
On Culture and Defining It
Our YIP intern, Abby, shares her journey trying to discover, explore, and ultimately define what "Asian America" is to her.