Twitterature Let Me Create My Own Online Narrative, One Tweet at a Time
Twitter extends beyond news about celebrities; it's the perfect platform for microfiction, micropoetry and other creative writing.…
Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Angel Lin
University of California, Santa Barbara
Comparative Literature, minor in Japanese
‘The Half of It’ Is a Perfect Example of Queer Asian American Representation
You might think the Netflix original just provides a twist on the love triangle trope, but you don’t know the half of it.…
Here Are 5 Asian American Magazines To Celebrate in May
It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so why not read about the importance of loving and accepting our identities?…
Netflix’s ‘Tigertail’ Tells a Multigenerational Taiwanese Immigrant Story
Directed by Alan Yang, the film revolves around a stoic Asian father and his strained relationship with his Americanized daughter — and his longing for home.…
‘Feminist Antibodies’ Is a Stern Rebuke to Coronavirus-Related Racism
The zine released by the Asian American Feminist Collective offers a communal response to the emerging anti-Asian xenophobia in the wake of COVID-19.…
Year of the Ox Responds to Epidemic-Fueled Anti-Asian Racism With ‘Viral’
The Korean American rap duo's latest music video comments on the surge in xenophobia directed at Asian Americans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
The Quarantine-Themed Covers of Chris Mann Are in Line With the Times
The former contestant on 'The Voice' is making parodies that we can all relate to while we're under lockdown. …
Cooking and Stress-Baking as Self-Care in Times of Distress
Feeling stressed? Cook and bake your way out of anxiety. Treat yourself to home-cooked food.…
’Naruto’ Leaves Fans Wanting More Character Development From Sakura
Fan fiction is adding a few more dimensions to a character many felt was left underdeveloped.…
Let’s Talk About Body Image for Asian American Women
Asian American women deal with pressure from all levels on body image.…
Webtoon ‘Lookism’ Looks Into Beauty Standards in South Korea
While the world has lauded the country for K-beauty, this webtoon shows the dark side of South Korean beauty standards.…
‘Let’s Talk About Love’ Explores Intersection of Blackness and Asexuality
We stan the biromantic, asexual woman of color protagonist in Claire Kann's new novel.…
Bong Joon-ho’s Earlier Work ‘The Host’ Is a Must-Watch
The director of 'Parasite' directed another tale of a family struggling to survive in a socially-stratified society — except this time, it was a monster movie.…
Why You Should Binge-Read the WEBTOON ‘Tower of God’
With digital media on the rise, it is no surprise that there are more options than ever out there for manga fans to get their fix anytime.…
