korean american

The History of LA’s Bustling Koreatown

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Despite the hardships its people have faced, the neighborhood is thriving today.…

October 8, 2021

Cathy Park Hong’s ‘Minor Feelings’ Is an Asian American Reckoning

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

Using the lens of the Korean American experience, this essay collection presents a fiery look at the subtle ways that white supremacy manifests itself.…

May 29, 2021

‘Minari’ Explores the Complexities of Family, Faith and Immigration

Michael Boland, DePaul University

Lee Isaac Chung's Oscar-nominated film follows a 1980s Korean American family as they search for the American dream and fight to keep their family together. …

March 20, 2021

After Making It Big in Korea, Hip-Hop Artist Jessi Is Getting More Popular in the U.S.

Laura Song, Biola University

After a career full of ups and downs, Korean American rapper Jessica Ho is continuing to make a name for herself.…

October 29, 2020