As the boy was getting off the bus, all of a sudden my friend’s older sister pointed and laughed him. She snickered at the cute grandpa, made fun of his clothes (and the socks & sandals combination), then turned to … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Asian
Adoption, Racism, and Finding My Identity
…The first instance of my internalized racism was when I asked for a nose job at the age of four so I could look like my mom. Continue reading →
The Stereotype in the Restaurant Industry That Needs to End
I worked as a server for many years. I worked in chain restaurants serving food to people stumbling out the bar…as well as pricier joints serving things I could never afford. One thing that all these places had in common … Continue reading
Confucius say what? Whitewashed by the colorblind
I was at a retreat for a women’s volunteer organization – this organization works primarily with girls, but it was an event where adult leaders were invited from the entire region. Adult volunteers were there from several counties. I was … Continue reading
Asian Majors
I either have super-powers or some people are truly misinformed. Because it can’t be racism! Continue reading →
Bento: Feeling Ashamed of Your Food
When I was child, my mom used to make my lunches every morning. Looking back, I can’t believe how lucky I was. As a Japanese family, these lunches were called “bento” and came packed with amazing bits of food. It … Continue reading