story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK “Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of fear is freedom.” – Marilyn Ferguson I was fine on the drive up and felt mostly OK […]
Month: August 2015
Cheap Dates That Don’t Suck
Story by Jackie Lam of Cheapsters So you’ve just updated your OkCupid or Tinder profile with fresh photos and an almost-too-clever bio, and you’re ready for exciting adventures that […]
It’s Her World – You’re Just Living In It
Paul Nakayama discovers what cohabitation really means – plucked eyebrows and all. I’d never lived with a woman prior to getting married – you know, like 24-7 in the […]
What Happens When A Millenial Quits Social Media For a Month?
If you’re a Millennial, you’ve probably been told that you’re obsessed with social media. And even if you deny it, there’s some part of you that knows this is […]
Lea Salonga Pledges ‘Allegiance’ On Broadway
Story by Teena Apeles Lea Salonga was just 20 when she graced the Broadway stage in 1991 with her Tony Award-winning debut as Kim in Miss Saigon. Of course, […]
#GoodMuslimBadMuslim’s Taz Ahmed Shakes Up the Mainstream Narrative
Story by Jean Ho Photo by Les Talusan Sometimes the best ideas arise from outlandish jokes shared between friends – something so silly and farfetched that you’d never […]
Linda Dong Makes Comedic Videos That Young Girls Can Relate To
It started with a camcorder her dad bought her when she was 11 years old. Vietnamese Canadian actress Linda Dong, 22, who has garnered 590,000-plus subscribers and 78 million […]
Strike Back Is One of the Most Fun Shows Will Yun Lee Has Ever Worked On
Story by Jianne Lasaten Photo by Bjoern Kommerell When one thinks of Will Yun Lee, the talented Korean American martial artist and actor with a long resume […]
Getting to Know Z Nation’s Pisay Pao
Story by Pauline Yang Photo by Mare Von Borstel “Who is better off: the living or the dead?” For Z Nation, the Syfy zombie series returning for a second season on […]
Jeannie Lee is the Woman Behind Satine Boutiques
Story by Jean Ho Photo by Frank Lee Jeannie Lee wants to know how I get so much volume in my hair. Feeling a little intimidated, I sheepishly blurt […]
Kathleen Kim Plays Madame Mao in the Opera ‘Nixon in China’
Story by Shinyung Oh Photo by Taeuk Kang The unexpected diva is a force to be reckoned with in opera houses and stages the world over. “Diva” may […]
Dr. Ken’s Family Comes to ABC This October
Give a warm welcome to the second network show this year featuring an Asian American family. Less than a year ago, it was hard to say whether Fresh Off […]
A Vital LiNK: How One Group Is Helping Change the Narrative on North Korea
by SUEVON LEE | @suevlee Before he ever set foot in America, Joseph Kim had to learn how to pass for an American teen. Be loud and rowdy […]
Sonny Kim, One of Cincinnati’s Finest
A Hometown Hero Sonny Kim, a veteran police officer killed in the line of duty, impacted his community in more than one way—as a friend, confidante, sensei and mentor. […]
Hallyu Fever at KCON 2015
Where K-Pop Fans Feel at Home The fourth annual KCON-Los Angeles, a mega Korean hallyu convention, drew tens of thousands of attendees. by JAY YIM For Luis Cisneros and Adrian […]
