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Amy Wu
Amy Wu is a Chinese American journalist based in New York and California who writes about cross-cultural issues.
Economic and societal shifts have forced me to reconsider the fight-to-pay ritual at multi-generation family gatherings.
Music lessons are practically a rite of passage for Asian children but when forced, they can strip our kids of a lifelong enjoyment of music.
Lunar New Year is an ideal time for cultural exchange that celebrates Chinese traditions, and one way to do that is making and giving lucky red packets, which also offer a link to the Chinese diaspora.
I have been collecting my father’s memories, one recording at a time, for two years. If the Chinese-American community is to make a lasting mark on US history, greater efforts must be made to collect individual immigrant stories.
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The multigenerational and multi-ethnic student body of a Chinese language centre in upstate New York shows that interest in Chinese culture remains strong in the US. At a time when hate crimes against Asian-Americans are on the rise, such centres not only preserve cultural heritage but also offer hope.
Asian-Americans running for office have made headlines and history in recent years, something that must continue to achieve meaningful change in the US. To create a pipeline of future policymakers, we need mentorship programmes to excite and attract young people to consider opportunities in politics.
While breast cancer remains a leading killer when it comes to Asian women, innovation, such as using AI for detection, is fast emerging. However, the stigma attached to cancer in the region makes outreach challenging. We need more survivors to share stories, and greater awareness and education.
In the wake of movements like #BlackLivesMatter, companies and institutions in the US have scrambled to raise their diversity and equity credentials. Yet within the new departments and programmes, Asian voices are few and far between, despite a worrying rise in Anti-Asian sentiment.
Many have experienced loss of structure during the pandemic, but none more so than those suddenly thrust into early retirement by Covid-19. Amid such uncertainty, finding daily activities that provide us with a sense of normality is more important than ever.
Harvard University will expand its Asian-American Studies programme after receiving a US45 million donation. The move comes as spikes in anti-Asian racism highlight the need for Asian-American history to be better incorporated into the US education system.
The bottom line is that there is an opportunity for a new generation in their 20s and 30s to produce food locally by tapping into the agtech sector. It will take the combined efforts of the government, private business, growers and educational institutions to make that happen.
Daily life is now viewed through the lens of race, where any possible discrimination, bias or ignorance comes under intense scrutiny. But out of the negativity has come a greater emphasis on diversity and inclusion by corporate America and public and private organisations.
The tragedy in Atlanta is an awakening that enough is enough when it comes to the escalating hatred. Asian-Americans can help bring an end to violence and discrimination by keeping their voices at the forefront of change and celebrating their history.
The discrimination unleashed by the pandemic may not be a temporary aberration, after all. Asian Americans must advocate for change or risk losing what little gains they have made.
Chinese restaurant numbers in the US, which have been falling for years, are dropping off a cliff due to fear, ignorance and racist associations with contagion, a product of the pandemic and even, perhaps, a sad reminder that old prejudices linger.
The death rate for cancer patients can be brought lower through education and awareness, which will be easier to achieve when we are freer to discuss and educate others about the disease
As the festival in California marks its 61st anniversary with artists Norah Jones and Herbie Hancock, and its sister event in Noto, Japan, celebrates 40 years, organisers hope China will be next.
Newly single in her 40s, Amy Wu quickly discovers the dating game has changed, with dates expecting her to split the bill and app users seemingly all after the same thing
Don’t expect to fill up on great Asian food on a tour of Portland’s Chinatown; feast on reminders of its past instead, and make the most of the other cuisines offered by the west coast city’s eclectic dining scene
Tired of boring dates and bad company, Amy Wu decided to throw caution to the wind and enjoy activities by herself. After wine-tastings, hotel night, spas and other fun things, she wonders why she waited so long
