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Asian Americans in Comedy: The Career Path Your Parents Never Saw Coming
When parents ask, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” it’s probably very unlikely to have a kid who answers the question with: “I want to be a comedian!”. It’s probably even more unlikely to find kids of Asian immigrants even considering this particular career path. Safe to say, the precarious combination of extremely high stakes and very low reward is probably an Asian parent’s worst nightmare.
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Anime Recommendations and News 2022
Curious about finding new anime shows to binge? Look no further! Here is the latest news on some of the most popular series you should be on the watch for.
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Song Recommendations by Asian Artists in 2022
Check out these new songs sourced from the Asian inclusive music labels 5A and 88Rising!
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Self Love in the Age of Social Media
Nowadays, it’s become second nature to open a social media app and scroll past a series of flawless people, places, and things. Having this kind of pressure shoved down our throats 24/7 can really do a number on our mental health—I’ve found myself down a rabbit hole of jealousy and self-deprecation too many times to count. But the real question—and the one I believe we should be focusing on—is how do we learn to just be content in our own field?
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A Musical Ode to Self Love
February is filled with holidays, but one in particular seems to stand out – Valentine’s Day. This year, I encourage you to be kind to yourself and remember to practice self love and care. To help, here are some anthems to blast to remind you of prioritizing you first and loving all that you genuinely are ❤️
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Does the “Model Minority Myth” Hurt Asian Americans’ Mental Health?
Today in America, it is a term used to describe Asian Americans and their socioeconomic success, despite being a minority race. While this sounds like it’s a compliment, it’s really a term that is politically exploited by the media and politicians to put down other races. They point to Asian Americans and say, “If they can make it, then anyone can make it as long as they put in the work.” This drives a wedge between Asian Americans and other minorities in America, which is horrible in a time where all people of color need to stick together.
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Miso Soup for the Soul
In American culture, there’s chicken soup to comfort, warm, and replenish the body and soul. However, in Asian culture, there’s phở, tom yum soup, sopas, and the more culturally known miso soup! There are thousands of ways to make this delicious soup, but here are three variations of my favorite recipes for miso soup found on youtube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nm48b9oBPY.
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Julia’s POV: Balancing School and Mental Health
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a seemingly exceptional and talented individual? The one you’d consider to be a “try hard”, or maybe the “teacher’s pet” that received neverending compliments and appraisal for their high quality work? Simply speaking, I was that person from when I started my first day of kindergarten until now. Perfectionism coursed through my veins.
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What to bring to an Asian Holiday Potluck?
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means family gatherings and LOTS of good food! Especially in some Asian cultures, meals or feasts are an important part of celebrating different winter occasions, whether it’s Christmas or not. Here are some popular delicacies to bring to your potluck!
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Upcoming Asian Artists
Looking to find and listen to different artists with the new year coming up? Here are some up and coming Asian artists to watch out for...
