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Asian-American Figures: Who Is Yo-Yo Ma?
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While you may have heard about Yo-Yo Ma, one of the most celebrated cellists in history, you might not have known the scale of his influence on music and the Asian-American community. After being born in Paris, he moved to New York early in his life to continue his cello…
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Asian-American Figures: Who is Amy Tan?
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Can you think of an author who became an instant sensation from their debut novel? While this phenomenon is rare, Amy Tan, a Chinese-American author, achieved stardom after the release of her first book—The Joy Luck Club—in 1989. Throughout the years, she has been a pioneer for other Asian-American authors,…
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How Asian Americans Can Overcome Familial Pressures in Career Choices
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What do you want to be when you grow up? Every child hears this question repeated throughout their childhood, and while it’s something that everyone ponders about, few figure out the answer until they are at the doorstep of the job industry. For me, this was a challenging question that…
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How Trump’s Presidency May Influence the Asian-American Community?
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So far, it has been about a week since President Donald J. Trump has been sworn into office. While his presidency is just underway, many of his actions may already have an influence on the Asian-American community. As of now, many of his appointments of political staffers may influence immigrant…
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How Asian-American Communities Are Supporting Los Angeles Fire Victims
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If you’ve tuned into the news at all during the past week, you’ve likely heard of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Starting in the Pacific Palisades, these fires have grown to immense sizes, engulfing many communities in the Los Angeles area. So, that begs the question: how have these…
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Asian-American Figures: Who is Nathan Chen?
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In February of 2022, the world watched as figure skater Nathan Chen put on a gold medal-winning performance at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. His performance capped off a stretch of dominance in the sport of men’s figure skating since 2018. Starting from the 2018 World Championships, Nathan Chen established…
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The Role of Christmas in Asian Households
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Christmas holds a unique place in many Asian households, blending traditional festivities with cultural adaptations that reflect the community’s diversity. While Christmas is a religious holiday rooted in Christianity, its celebration often transcends religious boundaries, becoming a cultural occasion for togetherness, joy, and reflection. Only a portion of the Asian-American…
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Why Asian Parents Never Say “I Love You”
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For many Asian Americans, growing up without hearing the words “I love you” from parents is a shared experience. This absence isn’t a reflection of a lack of love but rather a cultural difference in how affection is expressed. Understanding the roots of this phenomenon reveals a deeper story about…
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The Types of Acculturation: Which Path Did You Take?
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You might have heard of acculturation before, but what does this term mean? Well, it’s the process where a group adopts cultural traits from another culture. Therefore, acculturation is inevitable when one group immigrates to a different part of the world. We can separate acculturation into four different types: integration,…
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The Election and Its Effect on Asian Americans
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With the unexpected early end to the long-awaited 2024 General Election, we have seen many drastic changes in the United States government. As of now, it appears as if the Republican Party will claim control over the Presidency, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Supreme Court. So, some…
