a title that carries beyond just the generation that has moved
Tag: Asian American
Asian /ˈāZHən/, adj.
The term “Asian August” has been going around social media recently, and I am here for it. In the past four weeks, I’ve watched more Asian/Asian American-centered… Read more “Asian /ˈāZHən/, adj.”
character /ˈkerəktər/, n.
My parents sometimes tease me about the things I used to say and desire when I was a little girl. You used to want blonde hair, they’d… Read more “character /ˈkerəktər/, n.”
home /hōm/, n.
Growing up, I had very little appreciation for intensely Chinese flavors. I didn’t like the earthy flavor of shiitake mushrooms, my nose wrinkled at Taiwanese stinky tofu,… Read more “home /hōm/, n.”
present /ˈprez(ə)nt/, adj.
The moment Wonder Woman was officially in production and no longer just another superhero title in the rumor mill, people all over the Internet began praising the film, its… Read more “present /ˈprez(ə)nt/, adj.”
aware /əˈwer/, adj.
Growing up, I was accustomed to being the only person of my race in a classroom or other settings (if my parents weren’t around). This became so… Read more “aware /əˈwer/, adj.”
tradition /trəˈdiSH(ə)n/, n.
One of my favorite things about food is its history and deep roots in culture on both large and small scales. Certain methods of preparation have become… Read more “tradition /trəˈdiSH(ə)n/, n.”
engage /inˈgāj/, v.
Former President Obama said these words to a NY Times reporter when he was asked why he’d always — and continued to, through his presidency — read so much.… Read more “engage /inˈgāj/, v.”
Courtney Cheng 