Category Archives: Bigger Than Me and You
Death is My Motivation
Over the weekend, I was a guest speaker for the Asian American Resource Workshop’s (AARW) panel about youth organizing, community activism and efforts in social change (Yes, you see a lot of my paintings and poems but sometimes the most … Continue reading
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I told myself I wouldn’t post about Tiger Woods,
That I wouldn’t join the thousands of ruthless indulgers in sex-crazed America to throw in their two cents about Tiger Woods’ private affairs. I’m in no position to dissect Tigers’ marriage issues, but at the very least, I can say … Continue reading
First Vietnamese American Woman on Federal Bench
Good news! Jacqueline Nguyen: 1) We reppin’ the same last name of the greatest Dynasty to ever reign. 2) Nominated by (first black President) BARACK OBAMA! 3) Went to my alma mater, UCLA!! PEEP THE ARTICLE: Senate Confirms Nation’s First … Continue reading
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When Globalization Hits Home
Globalization has declared a war on diversity by setting a universal standard of living. The process has most of the world convinced that the capitalist way is the “best” way. For nations to gain international leverage, they must enter the … Continue reading
Refugee Romeo & Juliet: I WAS BORN
I’m starting a new category. It’s going to be somewhere between critical essays on race, class, gender, sexuality, global ish and the good, the bad, the ugly in my eyes. There are many layers when talking about the Vietnam War. … Continue reading
FORT HOOD Up In Our Homes!
Every time there is a shooting in America, every person of color prays the gun man (or woman) isn’t of one’s own race or ethnicity (or religion)…except for white people of course. White people are the only group of citizens … Continue reading
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CNN on the daily
I was getting my daily dose of CNN–trying to stay in the loop and shit! I love perusing headlines all around the world and seeing snippets what’s going down. Of course, too often than not, I’m scrolling along and the … Continue reading
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Rhianna is NOT the “Woman of the Year”
I’m not talking about her as a pop singer. I’m not talking about talent (or lack thereof). I am not condoning domestic violence. I am not taking sides in the Rhianna Chris Brown beatdown fiasco. This is simply about the … Continue reading
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HOORAY FOR HEALTH CARE! …almost
last night marks a historic stepping stone in health care reform and the united states. obama’s highly controversial health care bill, The Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), was passed by Congress baby. but the battle is far … Continue reading
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hard to stomach: richmond gang rape
i need some time to process this before i can share my thoughts. it’s a sick, terrible feeling in my gut. can’t think. can’t speak. my heart goes out to the 15 year old victim of gang rape and assault. … Continue reading
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