Writing
I write about Asian American history, identity, parenting, kids, health, technology… and everything in between. Below is a small sampling.
The Best Ways to Track Your Kid (And Why You Might Not Want To)
A device that keeps tabs on a kid’s location from afar can be a reassuring tool as they start to navigate the world on their own.
Lunar New Year Mad Libs
Ring in the holiday with some ADJECTIVE firecrackers and COLOR envelopes, and celebrate Lunar New Year with your family, friends, and Mad Libs!
Prominent Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on the Heroes Who Inspired Them
Meet the elders who paved the way for these celebrities
Why Are Asian Americans Missing From Our Textbooks?
Ethnic studies classes are slowly gaining traction in elementary and secondary education, but Asian Americans still remain largely erased from the history they played a large role in.
Patsy Takemoto Mink’s Trailblazing Testimony Against a Supreme Court Nominee
The first woman of color in Congress opposed G. Harrold Carswell’s nomination in 1970 and helped clear a path for Harry Blackmun, who wrote the Roe v. Wade opinion. It seems particularly relevant now.
How the Transcontinental railroad forever changed the US
It spread Anglo-European culture across the nation and caused trade to flourish, but the story of the Chinese labourers who built the track has largely been forgotten.
The Way Back Home
They were told they could not be together, kept apart by cultural oppression, discrimination and the law. Then she vanished.
7 Historic AAPI Sites That Reveal Contributions to America’s Past
Parks, monuments, memorials explore Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage and culture
The Best Smartwatches for Kids
Choosing the right communication tool for a child can be complicated. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.