In this episode, Wendy Wu talks about her experience growing up with her parents as professors and her experience overcoming a major obstacle in leadership. From a young age, she has always learned to be strict. However, in this story, you'll l...

“Miss Saigon”, a musical that premiered in the West End at the Theatre Royal in September 1989, is about an American male GI who falls in love with a young Vietnamese orphan who works as a bar-girl and as a prostitute. As an immediate hit, Miss...

Unveil the mysterious weapon that shattered China's power in this captivating video on the Opium Wars. Explore the unexpected alliance that transformed opium into a destructive force, altering the course of empires. Witness the brutal confronta...

Hey everyone, I'm Steven, a high school senior, and I want to share my journey of writing an academic paper on Asian American religion for the APARRI conference at UC Berkeley. I'll break it down into four parts:First, let's talk about ...

I first learned about Corky Lee through a conversation with a local activist called Liza Talusan, who spoke highly of his lasting impact and lamented his recent passing. Intrigued by his story, I spent the entire night after our conversation ex...

When Asian Americans can’t fit in white communities because they’re too Asian, but can’t fit in Asian communities because they’re too white, where do they go? In this episode, I interview two Asian Americans in a school I attend and ask them...

Despite the scandals surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and its lack of diversity in membership, the Golden Globe awards show went on as planned. The ceremony was a success not only because the winners shared personal anecdotes...

On February 19, 1942, following the growing distrust towards Japanese Americans, President Roosevelt enacted Executive order 9066 which allowed the alienation and segregation of Japanese Americans. The executive order permitted the mass incarce...

In this episode, new staff writer Jeff Wang discusses his experience coming to the US for the first time, including many cultural and lifestyle differences. 

In today's video, I write another video essay. This time, it is on table tennis Tokyo Olympian Nikhil Kumar. I learned a lot from speaking to him. He gave me unique ways to deal with mental stress, and I was able to learn what it is like perfor...

Yarran is an assistant professor of professor at Bard College. His research sits at the intersection of moral psychology and social and political philosophy, drawing on the global pragmatist tradition. In today's episode, we discuss discriminat...

Yarran Hominh is an assistant professor in philosophy at Bard College. His research sits at the intersection of moral psychology and social and political philosophy, drawing on the global pragmatist tradition. In today's episode, we talk about ...

Toan Vo's son shared this powerful story of perseverance, humility, and love. The story follows his father's journey from poverty and family to success and brilliance. However, Toan contracted an organ problem. What will happen to him?

Society and our natural capacities shape who we are and how we think. The environment you grew up in determines who you are and what you can do. It sounds a bit like fate doesn’t it? Well, I believe thinking in that way is harmful. Fate is s...

Philosophy is a subject people don't know much about. Whether it's a jobless career or boring readings, philosophy encounters many different stereotypes. In today's episode, I am joined with Yarran D. Hominh to ask the guiding question: "What i...

We all have that embarrassing moment as a childhood where we hated being Asian. It's quite universal. Listen to today's short story on maturing as a child, and realizing that being Asian is the best thing in the world.

Having insecurities with a language is universal. How does one story of overcoming the barrier reveal Steven's deepest love for the language? Join us to understand Steven's point of view!

This episode is an introduction to the early history of Christianity. I am joined with Reyhan Durmaz, a UPENN professor, to explore the roots of Christianity. The beginning of Christianity is not very concrete. A lack of historical evidence and...

How did talking to teenagers like me reveal the problems that they deal with everyday?

What is the model minority myth? How does it affect Asians and how does it separate and isolate them from other minority groups? In this short episode series we explore the dangers and history of the model minority myth, and what it holds for t...

What is the model minority myth? How does it affect Asians and how does it separate and isolate them from other minority groups? In this short episode series we explore the dangers and history of the model minority myth, and what it holds for t...

In this short series, Franklin and I explore how being Asian and being Gay has impacted his life such as how he thinks and what he sees. I had such a great time understanding more about the intersectionality between both of his communities, I h...

In this short series, Franklin and I explore how being Asian and being Gay has impacted his life such as how he thinks and what he sees. I had such a great time understanding more about the intersectionality between both of his communities, I h...

Part 2 of the episode series surrounding the intersection between being Asian American and a poet.

What does it mean to write as an Asian American poet? The beauty of poetry intertwined with racial identity is one concept rarely appreciated; here is a great story of an amazing poet and her love for poetry.