YOUR People Are Taking Over This Town
As the boy was getting off the bus, all of a sudden my friend's older sister pointed and laughed at him. She snickered at the cute grandpa, made fun... Continue reading »
Stories
Stories Topic(s): Asian
Adoption, Racism, and Finding My Identity
...The first instance of my internalized racism was when I asked for a nose job at the age of four so I could look like my mom. Continue reading »
The Stereotype in the Restaurant Industry That Needs to End
I worked as a server for many years. I worked in chain restaurants serving food to people stumbling out the bar…as well as pricier joints serving things I could... Continue reading »
Confucius say what? Whitewashed by the colorblind
I was at a retreat for a women’s volunteer organization – this organization works primarily with girls, but it was an event where adult leaders were invited from the... Continue reading »
Hey, Your Themed Parties Are Awkward
I love parties. House parties, Halloween parties, Super Bowl parties… you name it. I’m an outgoing guy and I like meeting new people and having a good time. But... Continue reading »
Asian Majors
I either have super-powers or some people are truly misinformed. Because it can't be racism! Continue reading »
Bento: Feeling Ashamed of Your Food
When I was child, my mom used to make my lunches every morning. Looking back, I can’t believe how lucky I was. As a Japanese family, these lunches were... Continue reading »
Prejudice and Border Crossings
I’m Japanese, working in the US with a work visa. I went to an international school in Japan, and an English speaking university. So I speak English fluently, with... Continue reading »
Voting and Racism
During the last Federal election in Canada, my roommate and I decided to go vote. As proud citizens, it wasn’t our first time voting, but it was the first... Continue reading »
Growing Up In a Multi-Racial Household
Telling someone that I am half-Indian always guarantees an interesting response. It often takes some clarification: “yes, from India”, “yes, my father is actually Indian, as in brown coloured... Continue reading »