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    Tag: Asian American

    immigrant /ˈiməgrənt/, n.

    a title that carries beyond just the generation that has moved

    May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by Courtney Cheng

    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.”

    August 22, 2018August 23, 2018 by Courtney Cheng

    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.”

    October 2, 2017 by Courtney Cheng

    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.”

    August 30, 2017 by Courtney Cheng

    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.”

    August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 by Courtney Cheng

    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.”

    July 31, 2017August 1, 2017 by Courtney Cheng

    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.”

    July 23, 2017July 23, 2017 by Courtney Cheng

    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.”

    January 22, 2017January 22, 2017 by Courtney Cheng
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