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"How Asian Americans United to Free a Wrongfully Convicted Prisoner from Death Row"
As a Korean American who was raised and circulated in predominantly white communities, Korean American history is something that I am...
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Mom, PhD
- May 24
- 1 min
"10 Asian American Actors From Hollywood's Golden Age"
I've had so much fun writing articles about the Asian American experience for AAPI Heritage Month. Asian American history is something I...
Mom, PhD
- Apr 8
- 1 min
AAPI Heritage Month for History.com
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and I learned so much while writing this article on the origins of AAPI...
Mom, PhD
- Apr 6
- 1 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, PhD
- Apr 2
- 1 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, PhD
- Mar 21
- 1 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, PhD
- Feb 1
- 1 min
The 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, PhD
- Oct 8, 2021
- 1 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, PhD
- Sep 24, 2021
- 1 min
Published: "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, PhD
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
In Memory of Ed Asner
I 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, PhD
- Jul 31, 2021
- 1 min
Keenan Norris’ latest novel depicts a near-future dystopian Oakland
For The Oaklandside, I interviewed Oakland-based author Keenan Norris about his latest novel. "The Confession of Copeland Cane is a...
Mom, PhD
- Jul 27, 2021
- 1 min
Dance film from Alvin Ailey will ‘give voice’ to those who need to be heard
I wrote about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's history in Berkeley for Berkeleyside. I had the privilege of interviewing Jamar...
Mom, PhD
- Jul 23, 2021
- 1 min
Richard Flanagan, who set latest novel amid raging Tasmanian wildfires, sees Bay Area parallels
Given the impending wildfire season in the Bay Area, I interviewed Australian author Richard Flanagan about his book set in an ecological...
Mom, PhD
- Jul 19, 2021
- 1 min
Bearettes dance team’s place in civil rights history gets the spotlight in new film
I had the pleasure of interviewing artists Latanya Tigner and Lashon Daley about their film Berkeley Dance Project 2021: Turntables,...
Mom, PhD
- Jul 17, 2021
- 1 min
Art is backdrop for new Berkeley Symphony video performances
Berkeley is full of amazing cultural organizations. I wrote about two of them for Berkeleyside: the Berkeley Symphony and the Berkeley...
Mom, PhD
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
The It List: Mick LaSalle shows the California Dream on screen
I wrote about film critic Mick LaSalle's latest book on the Californian Dream and his accompanying one-man show for Berkeleyside. "San...
Mom, PhD
- Jul 11, 2021
- 1 min
Nigel Sussman’s whimsical murals give the community a sense of place
For Berkeleyside, I wrote a profile on Berkeley-based artist and muralist Nigel Sussman. Check out the article and his work, which is all...
Mom, PhD
- Apr 7, 2021
- 1 min
Super Delicious and Easy Asian Food Recipes from Good Housekeeping
For Good Housekeeping, ahead of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I rounded up the most delicious Asian cuisine from Korea, China,...
Mom, PhD
- Mar 25, 2021
- 7 min
Book 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, PhD
- Jan 15, 2021
- 1 min
Party 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, PhD
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Mom PhD's 2020 Report
53 published articles 10 articles in national outlets 1 academic book review 2 semesters of PhD coursework 6 completed classes 1...
Mom, PhD
- Dec 29, 2020
- 1 min
32 Black-Owned Clothing Brands to Shop from Good Housekeeping
This year has been tough on everyone, but especially the Black community, from the police murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor to...
Mom, PhD
- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
Things to Do Before the Holidays
Are 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, PhD
- Nov 27, 2020
- 1 min
Post-Thanksgiving Digital Events
Happy Post-Thanksgiving! This week on my column for Berkeleyside, run off holiday eating with the 2020 Revenge of the Bird Virtual 5K...