Balancing My Opposite Identities
A few weeks ago I was asked to describe myself in one word. Without hesitation I said “whasian,” which is
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Author: Trish Broome
12 Images of Hapas Who Love Being Mixed Race
Have you ever heard the term “hapa” before? I encountered the term firsthand in Hawaii two years ago as I
5 Times When My Mixed Race Mixed Up Other People
If you have a mixed race background like I do, there’s a high probably that at some point in your
My Asian Mother Rarely Shows Affection, But I Know She Still Loves Me
Just a few weeks I had Christmas dinner with my best friend of over 15 years. The first thing she
My Korean Mother is My Real Life Superhero
I’ve been a fan of superheroes ever since I picked up my first comic book in the early ‘80s. I
The Healing Power of Hip Hop in My Life
Legendary rapper and beatboxer Doug E. Fresh once said, “Hip-hop is supposed to uplift and create, to educate people on
Prejudice and Pride: Coming to Grips with My Family Heritage
When I was younger, my brother and I would fly from Virginia to Oklahoma to visit my grandparents for summer
How I Learned to Love My Distinct Asian Features
Although I am only half Asian, I’ve always looked more like my Korean mother than my white father. I’m definitely
