Born in 1997, Malala Yousafzai loved to learn even though it was looked down upon for girls to attend school at the time. In 2008, the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley and enforced many strict laws, one of which prohibited girls from going to school. As this was extremely unjust, Malala began her …
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Taking the Hollywood world by storm, the film Nomadland has swept this year’s award season, winning multiple Best Picture Honors. The film start Frances McDormand as a woman in her sixties, who loses everything and rebuilds her life as a modern American nomad in the American West. Nomadland was already nominated for 6 Academy Awards …
By Katherine Young, Columnist
She is an inspiration to Olympians and fans across the globe: a symbol of the capacity that women, especially women of color, have to thrive.
Unapologetic, relentless, and fearless, Anna May Wong was a woman who lived a storied life. She experienced countless setbacks and frustrating incidents while navigating Hollywood as an Asian American. Through her talent and perseverance, Wong fought her way to international fame and recognition. Anna May Wong was born as Wong Liu Tsong on January 3, …
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I’m riding my bike through my neighborhood with my family. The wind is light and the sun peeks out from behind a light haze of clouds. The breeze runs through my hair, causing a few strands to fall in my face, but nothing can bother me; not when it is so gorgeous outside. That turned …
The cultural appropriation of Indian culture that has been happening for decades is being normalized by society. The South Asian community is speaking out and trying to combat this issue by educating others about their culture. Despite their efforts, people continue to misuse South Asian customs and traditions not knowing what they are doing wrong. …
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and it is dedicated to “paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success,” according to its official website. To be frank, I had only heard of the AAPI Heritage Month last year, …
May is Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, more commonly known by the acronym AAPI Month. Many cultures have days or months celebrating their heritage. Black History Month happens every February, the Native Americans celebrate a heritage month every November, and Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every September. But why do people dedicate an entire month …
From qipaos to blaccents, cultural appropriation takes form in various objects, accessories, hairstyles, and clothing items. It is so common nowadays that what one might believe to be an innocent act can, in reality, be disrespectful and damaging to marginalized communities. ThoughtCo. defines cultural appropriation as “the adoption of certain elements from another culture without …
Thirteen years have passed since I last visited the Philippines, my country of origin. Since I was so young, I barely remember anything from my visit there. This is one of the many reasons why I sometimes feel disconnected from my culture. I think that my parents can explain a lot about my culture to …
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