Mom, PhDApr 81 minAAPI Heritage Month for History.comMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and I learned so much while writing this article on the origins of AAPI...
Mom, PhDApr 61 min"15 Common Languages That Are Spoken in Asia"I love writing about the Asian American experience, whether it be about AAPI films, traditions, or cultures. For this educational article...
Mom, PhDApr 21 min"15 Best Podcasts From AAPI Creators to Add to Your List"I had so much fun putting together this list of 15 Asian American and Pacific Islander podcasts for Good Housekeeping. I loved listening...
Mom, PhDMar 211 min"The Debt Trap: How Court Debt Widens the Racial Wealth Gap"I'm excited to share an article I wrote for Shelterforce, the publication of the National Housing Institute, about the role that legal...
Mom, PhDFeb 11 minThe Year of the Tiger: Happy Lunar New Year!Happy Lunar New Year! Here's to a healthy, wealthy, and happy year ahead. I'm excited for the opportunity to set more focused intentions...
Mom, PhDOct 9, 20211 min"The Best Films on Netflix That Celebrate the Phenomenal Scope of Asian Cinema"I was so excited to compile a list of the best of Asian cinema available on Netflix for Good Housekeeping. I am thankful for the many...
Mom, PhDSep 25, 20211 minPublished: "Meet the stained glass conservator preserving history in Oakland"Today, The Oaklandside published a story I've been working on for a few weeks about Ariana Makau, a stained glass conservator based in...
Mom, PhDAug 31, 20211 minIn Memory of Ed AsnerI was saddened to hear of the passing of actor Ed Asner on August 29. The legendary performer, who was known for so many memorable roles...
Mom, PhDJul 31, 20211 minKeenan Norris’ latest novel depicts a near-future dystopian OaklandFor The Oaklandside, I interviewed Oakland-based author Keenan Norris about his latest novel. "The Confession of Copeland Cane is a...
Mom, PhDJul 28, 20211 minDance film from Alvin Ailey will ‘give voice’ to those who need to be heardI wrote about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's history in Berkeley for Berkeleyside. I had the privilege of interviewing Jamar...
Mom, PhDJul 23, 20211 minRichard Flanagan, who set latest novel amid raging Tasmanian wildfires, sees Bay Area parallelsGiven the impending wildfire season in the Bay Area, I interviewed Australian author Richard Flanagan about his book set in an ecological...
Mom, PhDJul 19, 20211 minBearettes dance team’s place in civil rights history gets the spotlight in new filmI had the pleasure of interviewing artists Latanya Tigner and Lashon Daley about their film Berkeley Dance Project 2021: Turntables,...
Mom, PhDJul 17, 20211 minArt is backdrop for new Berkeley Symphony video performancesBerkeley is full of amazing cultural organizations. I wrote about two of them for Berkeleyside: the Berkeley Symphony and the Berkeley...
Mom, PhDJul 14, 20211 minThe It List: Mick LaSalle shows the California Dream on screenI wrote about film critic Mick LaSalle's latest book on the Californian Dream and his accompanying one-man show for Berkeleyside. "San...
Mom, PhDJul 11, 20211 minNigel Sussman’s whimsical murals give the community a sense of placeFor Berkeleyside, I wrote a profile on Berkeley-based artist and muralist Nigel Sussman. Check out the article and his work, which is all...
Mom, PhDApr 7, 20211 minSuper Delicious and Easy Asian Food Recipes from Good HousekeepingFor Good Housekeeping, ahead of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I rounded up the most delicious Asian cuisine from Korea, China,...
Mom, PhDMar 25, 20217 minBook Review: What's the Use?Hi, Readers! It's been a busy few months as I finish this year-long language fellowship and inch closer to my Ph.D. qualifying exams. I...
Mom, PhDJan 15, 20211 minParty at a Virtual Nightclub This Weekend! This week on my Sit List column for Berkeleyside, look through a virtual telescope, party at a digital nightclub, practice gentle yoga,...
Mom, PhDDec 31, 20201 minMom PhD's 2020 Report53 published articles 10 articles in national outlets 1 academic book review 2 semesters of PhD coursework 6 completed classes 1...
Mom, PhDDec 29, 20201 min32 Black-Owned Clothing Brands to Shop from Good HousekeepingThis year has been tough on everyone, but especially the Black community, from the police murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor to...
Mom, PhDDec 4, 20201 minThings to Do Before the HolidaysAre you in the mood for the holiday season? This week in my Sit List column for Berkeleyside, you can shop local art, immerse yourself in...
Mom, PhDNov 27, 20201 minPost-Thanksgiving Digital EventsHappy Post-Thanksgiving! This week on my column for Berkeleyside, run off holiday eating with the 2020 Revenge of the Bird Virtual 5K...
Mom, PhDNov 21, 20201 min10 Fertility Myths Millennials BelieveAs a Millennial, I am surrounded by ambitious and career-driven peers. Many of us don’t take an interest in, or postpone, motherhood to...
Mom, PhDOct 13, 20201 minGood Housekeeping: Asian DiscriminationI am tired of hearing about violence against Asians during the coronavirus pandemic. I am tired of discrimination against Asians in...