Asian-American Archive

Photo by Nubby Tongue via Creative Commons Technically, it was my Vietnamese card that I pulled out this past Friday. On my husband’s suggestion that I get the pedicure I keep putting off, I visited a new-to-me nail salon. I primarily chose …

I am currently rocking to this song by the Fung Brothers “Asians Eat Weird Things.” When I was in elementary school, my mom told me not to tell my classmates about some of the Vietnamese food because they would think our family …

Five years ago, most people didn’t know what bubble tea was but now I see bubble tea stands in the mall. I don’t have to go far for the sweet tasty drink with black tapioca pearls in it. Hat tip to Chris …

Over the weekend, I went to my local Friends of the Library bookstore to find Vietnamese language books for my mom. Every now and again, the library culls from its collections and sells them in the FOL store. Usually I don’t let …

Camera installation outside the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA I’m used to being the token Asian at gatherings. I grew up that way. Growing up in small town Louisiana, I yearned to be part of a community …

Today I’m headed to Los Angeles for the very first time! I’m excited to be speaking at V3Con Digital Media Conference.  I’m honored to be speaking with my fellow panelists about how can parents tackle digital issues without saying “In my day….” You can …