Growing Up Mixed-Race: Why You Shouldn’t Ask Someone “What Are You?”
My thoughts on a common microaggression faced by biracial folks.
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On A Diet: Change, Identity, and Food
Adapting to a new lifestyle change? Take it slow and steady. Here’s how I am navigating my shift in lifestyle, so far.
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My Journey With Religion (Why I Am No Longer Religious)
Even though I didn’t attend church every Sunday morning, my childhood still had an emphasis on religion. I even had a “Bible Tutor” around...
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Youtubers who taught me about the importance of self-love and authenticity
YouTubers acting as role models for self-empowerment and self-acceptance
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The Third Culture Paradox
Have you ever struggled to find a place where you truly fit in? All my life, I’ve been in search of a space where my heritage and personal...
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What is Queer and is it the Right Fit for my Identity?
The term “queer” serves as an umbrella to classify an individual as not part of the straight or cisgendered community, which are often...
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Deconstructing the AAPI Identity and the Myth of the Model Minority
An examination of the past to amend the future
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Why Are We So Addicted to Validation From Others?
As I was doing my usual scroll through Instagram the other day, I stumbled on a post that read ‘Why are we so addicted to validation from...
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Dealing with Anxiety, Part I: You’re Not Alone
I have always struggled with anxiety and tasks requiring focus. I was raised by my parents to be very academically oriented, but the...
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An Open Candid Discussion about Natural Hair: Part II
Natural Hair in the black community has always been a highly contentious subject. For centuries it has been deemed “unattractive” or “too...
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Relish in Your Womanhood
Being a woman in a world of beauty, community and love. Here’s what some amazing women had to say about their womanhood!
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The Hidden Struggles of a Dual-Cultural Identity
There are some things that we just don’t talk about. The reasoning behind this is simple; it makes us uncomfortable. It makes us hash up...
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The Anxieties of Your 20s
3 of the most common personal anxieties during your 20s.
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I Turned 20 & I Had A Mini-Crisis: How To Deal With Getting Older
Quarter-life crises are real, and mine happened when I turned 20.
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When Appreciation Turns into Appropriation
No, I don’t want to nama-stay in bed.
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How to Stop Caring About What Other People Think of You
The other day, someone made a misguided judgement about me. They didn’t know me that well because we had only met once or twice. When I...
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Ser Una Mexicana Blanca
I’m biracial: 50 percent Mexican on my dad’s side and 50 percent “European Mutt,” as my mom calls it. My non-Mexican side is composed of...
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LGBTQ+ Identities: Why not Having one is Okay
I am someone that has gone through many LGBTQ+ identities. When I was 16 I identified as a Lesbian, but that identity shifted throughout my...
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Identity Through My Lens: Navigating Life as a Southeast Asian American
Do you know who you are?
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What it’s Like Being Asian During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, especially the Asian-American community. Here are some of my experiences.
