Jenny Shay
3 articles
How Baby Names of POCs are Being Culturally Appropriated
This summer, I came across a Popsugar Moms article titled “Quirkiest Baby Names in Every State,” which is based on a 2015 survey by Nameberry.com. Although I’m not interested in becoming a parent any…
How Rich FOBs and Asian Yuppies Are Gentrifying Chinatown
Born in China and raised in middle-of-nowhere Pleasanton, California, making the trek to San Francisco had always been a privilege that expanded my young mind and helped me reconnect with my cultural…
How Eastern Medicine Discourages Asians From Seeking Mental Healthcare
A couple months ago, my doctor diagnosed me with moderate anxiety. I suspected that this was the case for many years, so the diagnosis came as somewhat of a relief. My panic attacks, rumination, and…
