Why I'm Reflecting on Whether I Want to Be a Mother This Lunar New Year
Family
Jan 29, 2025

Why I'm Reflecting on Whether I Want to Be a Mother This Lunar New Year

I'm not sure exactly when it started, but in the last two years, the universe began putting pregnant women all around me.

How Vietnamese Activist Amanda Nguyen and Actor Kieu Chinh Inspire Each Other
Identity
Jan 28, 2025

How Vietnamese Activist Amanda Nguyen and Actor Kieu Chinh Inspire Each Other

Where I'm From: Now and Gen features in-conversation pieces between generations — like a younger woman and her grandmother — discussing a topic like beauty rituals, finances, or marriage.

An Indian Mother-Daughter Duo Has an Honest Conversation About Voting
Identity
Oct 1, 2024

An Indian Mother-Daughter Duo Has an Honest Conversation About Voting

Where I'm From: Now and Gen features in-conversation pieces between generations — like a younger woman and her grandmother — discussing a topic like beauty rituals, finances, or marriage.

For Dorothy Wang, This Lunar New Year Brings Wedding Planning, Wisdom, and Tequila
Identity
Jan 29, 2025

For Dorothy Wang, This Lunar New Year Brings Wedding Planning, Wisdom, and Tequila

For Dorothy Wang, this year's Chinese zodiac feels especially significant.

How 2 Siblings Are Redefining Identity in South Asian Fashion
Identity
Dec 23, 2024

How 2 Siblings Are Redefining Identity in South Asian Fashion

This year, Nyraa unveiled its first-ever Nyraa Fashion Week in New York City, showcasing the artistry, creativity and transformation of South Asian designer fashion.

Tabu Is Bringing Nuanced South Asian Representation to the "Dune" Universe
Identity
Dec 16, 2024

Tabu Is Bringing Nuanced South Asian Representation to the "Dune" Universe

South Asian representation is getting the spotlight in Hollywood and pop culture — and it goes beyond stereotypes.

A Guide to Traveling Responsibly in Hawaiʻi
Travel
Dec 13, 2024

A Guide to Traveling Responsibly in Hawaiʻi

For decades, travelers from all over the world have flocked to Hawaiʻi for its beautiful beaches, aloha lifestyle, and rich culture.

Asian-Owned Businesses to Shop For the Holidays and Beyond
Identity
Nov 25, 2024

Asian-Owned Businesses to Shop For the Holidays and Beyond

There's no better time than the holidays to support your favorite brands, and for me, that means shopping from Asian American- and Asian–owned businesses.

Today, I Grieve. Tomorrow, I'll Pick Up the Pieces For My Biracial Daughter.
Identity
Nov 6, 2024

Today, I Grieve. Tomorrow, I'll Pick Up the Pieces For My Biracial Daughter.

Surprise was not among the emotions I felt last night as I watched the electoral map turn increasingly red.

This Diwali, Aditya Madiraju Is Celebrating His Queer and South Asian Identities
Beauty
Oct 30, 2024

This Diwali, Aditya Madiraju Is Celebrating His Queer and South Asian Identities

Indian-born content creator and makeup artist Aditya Madiraju looks back on his childhood memories of Diwali fondly.

Why Chrissy Teigen Spent Her Weekend Campaigning For Abortion in Arizona
Health
Oct 28, 2024

Why Chrissy Teigen Spent Her Weekend Campaigning For Abortion in Arizona

In the final week ahead of Nov. 5, all eyes are on just a handful of states that will decide the outcome of a historic election.

Why Taylor From "Love Is Blind" Didn't Mention Her Ethnicity in the Pods
Identity
Oct 22, 2024

Why Taylor From "Love Is Blind" Didn't Mention Her Ethnicity in the Pods

If you're caught up on season 7 of "Love Is Blind," we're all likely rooting for one couple to make it to the altar: Taylor Krause and Garrett Josemans.

Why Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance Is Investing in These 2 Nonprofits
Identity
Oct 11, 2024

Why Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance Is Investing in These 2 Nonprofits

Teirra Scott knows that the world doesn't make it easy to be a girl.

A Roundtable on What Entering Our "Auntie" Era Means For Collective Liberation
Identity
Oct 9, 2024

A Roundtable on What Entering Our "Auntie" Era Means For Collective Liberation

Many have declared that Vice President Kamala Harris is giving "auntie" energy.

Designer Phillip Lim Believes the "Best Medicine Against Hate Is Joy"
Identity
Oct 7, 2024

Designer Phillip Lim Believes the "Best Medicine Against Hate Is Joy"

Phillip Lim, the internationally revered Chinese American fashion designer and 3.1 Phillip Lim label co-founder, is sitting to the right of me inside his flagship store in NoHo, Manhattan.

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