Asian Voices
Orientalism and Afong Moy
Introduction to Orientalism Orientalism, a term coined by Edward Said, paints a picture of the West and the East as…
Shanghainese
There exists a niche, sub-genre of the Chinese language spoken solely in Shanghai. Although it’s considered a declining language, I…
When Does Asian American History Begin?
A few months ago, I made a post commenting on Catherine Choy’s book, Asian American Histories in the United States…
Solidarity and “Asian American”
Where does the term “Asian American” come from? Personally, I’ve never thought about the background of this term until my…
Asian American History Starts in 1953
Recently, I read a book written by Catherine Choy, Asian American Histories Of the United States. Choy makes an interesting…
Cantonese and Mandarin- Variance Between Cultures
I am fluent in Mandarin, and know little Cantonese. From a young age I could distinguish the two languages by…
Asian Faces in Business and Beyond
Although I need to wear glasses with a particularly strong prescription (blame my genes), I don’t find myself ever confusing…
The “MSG” Myth
I was told from a young age that MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is terribly bad for your health. My mom…
Japanese Groceries
Recently, I went on a trip with my family to Japan to visit some relatives. Spending time with family and…
Understanding Financial Diversity of Asian Businesses
When I first moved to Washington in 2018, my mom and I would frequent a small nail salon for manicures…