Miss Saigon Lies; The Theatre Denies
I walked into the restaurant, optimistic that after months of ignoring my letter, M Theatre was finally willing to hear the issues with Miss Saigon and work out the best possible […]
Tag Archives: Racism
Why Ferguson Should Matter to Asian-Americans
It’s time to stop pitting Asian Americans against African Americans to strengthen the center of whiteness in the United States. This is a great article explaining why Ferguson should matter […]
“Dear White People” or Nah?
Originally posted on The Progress:
Way back in 2006, when I was a plump faced freshman at Johns Hopkins, I got my first taste of proper American racism. That year…
Half-Asian sublimation: My unexpected, internalized racism
This article struck me as I am learning (or at least trying) to find balance between my Asian and American identities. I am incredibly proud of my Chinese roots, but […]
Miss Saigon Comes to My Hometown
A modified version of a letter I sent to my city’s local theatre company ———————————————————————————————- To Whom it May Concern, I recently enjoyed a wonderful production of A Chorus Line, performed […]
To Girls, From Consumer Culture: White is Beautiful
As a little girl, I could think of nothing more fun than taking over my family’s living room with dollhouses and creating an elaborate storyline in which my Sweet Streets […]
18 Things White People Seem To Not Understand (Because, White Privilege)
The discussion of white privilege is an often times uncomfortable but very important conversation. As a person of color, it’s offensive when white people say they don’t feel privileged because […]
Things said to or about my adopted daughters… (+ Response)
This photo set is one of the latest pieces of (Chinese) adoptee media to circulate the internet. It’s been widely shared via Facebook, Tumblr, Imgur, and through other news sites. […]
It’s Not About You, and other adventures in privilege
Originally posted on days like crazy paving:
The other day, as I was contributing a few choice witticisms to the hashtag #whitefeministsbelike, I heard the dreaded wailing in the background.…
5 Myths and 5 Truths About Race and Adoption
Originally posted on My Mind on Paper:
The messages that are intended aren’t always the messages that are received. Below I have complied 5 myths followed by the truths and…
Red Thread Broken 