By: Rosaline Dou
It has been old news that an Asian American female reporter asked President Trump, why testing is a global competition to him. She got an answer of “that’s a question you should ask China,” and was cut off from the question. I started to think about how people think of me, as a Chinese studying in the US all alone. Are they going to blame me for the pandemic?
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People gathered to protest against the US military presence in the Philippines.
Read MoreWe all have different meanings behind our self identities. But what about we do to another person? What do our actions say about someone else’s differences? Today, now more than ever, we live in a divided society.
Read MoreNow that it gets nearer and nearer to Halloween, many activities come to mind. One might be readying what costume they are going to wear, planning out a halloween party, or buying candy for trick-or-treaters. There is also one other thing prevalent during Halloween: superstitions.
Read MoreHello, guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! It’s been a while since I made a video and some developments have happened, the most important of which, I’m starting testosterone therapy soon!
Read MoreIn the land that preaches about freedom for ALL, happiness for ALL, and quite frequently, equality for ALL, you would think there would be fewer problems with racism. It isn’t the one or two radicals that appear in the media that represent the population but often the gestures or the actions of each and every person that determines the presentation of the image produced by the population.
Read MoreLet’s take a look at one student-run organization that’s been staying active and innovative amidst the pandemic. VTO, based in San Diego, CA, is a group of high school students dedicated to providing free tutoring and group lessons for K-8 students. The twist? All of it is done virtually, through Zoom, Skype, and more.
Read MoreIn our current society the word “Stereotypes” is associated with a negative notion. However, some just say this without actually knowing what they are or have an inaccurate definition. According to Cambridge dictionary, the word Stereotype is defined as “a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong.”
Read MoreRecently, as online learning has started for my school, my parents and I got into an argument about whether or not they should control the amount of time I can use my phone. Of course, I said no, since it’s the method that I depend on to de-stress and because there is no reason to control it since I do not do anything that impacts other people directly like using money on apps. My parents said yes.
Read MoreCreating and discovering is very important for a child’s development, and a large part of that comes from teaching about how to do things. One example is One fish, Two fish, red fish, blue fish.
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Read More“Baby doll.” “Gorgeous.” “Sweet Thing.” “Will you marry me?” “Young lady are there any men here?” These are all things I have been called or asked in the three weeks I have been working in the service industry. While offensive in their own rights, as the customers were addressing them to someone who they thought was a woman, they are even more offensive since that “young lady” was in fact a queer trans boy.
Read MoreAlmost everyone has heard of TikTok, one of the fastest growing social media applications in recent years. I surpassed a following of 100,000 and became an “influencer” on the app. As exciting as amassing thousands of followers is, the most eye-opening experience was actually completely unrelated to my personal platform.
Read MoreHello, guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! My name is Percy Okoben, I use he/him and they/them pronouns, and today we’re going to be talking about being trans in the workplace because your boy just got a job *jazz hands*!
Read MoreI’ve grown to develop a burning hatred for the question, “where are you from?” Despite its intentions, the question only conjures up bad memories that make me feel excluded. The question has only taught me that America doesn’t see me as American even though I’ve lived here my entire life.
Read MoreToday we are talking about something near and dear to my heart: Hamilton. Now you may be wondering, Percy, what does this have to do with your norman topic of LGBT issues, identities, and experiences?
Read MoreHello, guys, gals and non-binary pals. My name is Percy Okoben, I use he/him and they/them pronouns, and today we are going to be discussing the asexual identities.
Read MoreThis toxic culture is something that countless people and organizations have suffered from, many never having recovered.
Read MoreSince the first Asian immigrant has stepped foot on American soil, “tiny Asian eyes” have been mocked and jeered at for the public’s entertainment.
Read Moreby Ela Mody
”For kids of color or marginalized kids to take their place in and feel confident taking their place, they have to have seen themselves represented.” An interview with author Dr. Sayantani Dasgupta on representation in literature.
