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    Tag: Culture

    aloha /əˈlōˌhä/, n.

    Earlier this month, I went on my first official vacation. Huzzah! Since I started working, I have gone on short, extended weekend trips to Seattle and Chicago,… Read more “aloha /əˈlōˌhä/, n.”

    November 17, 2018November 17, 2018 by Courtney Cheng

    define /dəˈfīn/, v.

    The Oakland Museum of California was showing an exhibition titled “Question Bridge: Black Males” this weekend. Although this piece was initially created in 2012, the content and themes resonate… Read more “define /dəˈfīn/, v.”

    October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 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

    background /ˈbakˌground/, n.

    Facebook had the courtesy to remind me this week that it had been a year since I’d last written about my post-grad experience. Given that I have… Read more “background /ˈbakˌground/, n.”

    July 16, 2017July 16, 2017 by Courtney Cheng
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