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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Multicultural
Feature of the day: Jaqueline Emilia
“People always tell me that I have a pretty cool mix…I’m half Dominican and half Swedish. Much love to my
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
We Are One: Tour and Documentary
I am blessed. I spend time with the wonderful staff of Mixed Nation every week. Luke, Michelle, Antecia, and Lai-Ling
Helping My Daughter Appreciate Her Mixed Race While Liking Disney Princesses
When my 3-year-old daughter first told me she didn’t want me to braid her hair, it was no big deal.
The Art of Choosing a Name
Living as a multiracial person has its challenges. Most of us write about our experiences with the many cultures that
Why NBC’s The Voice is the Perfect Example of a Mixed Nation
Although I’ve only been a fan of NBC’s “The Voice” for two seasons, I’m completely enamored of it. I went
Raising Confident Hapa Kids
“Your kids are so beautiful!” “Is their father white?” “Look at that wavy hair.” “She has Chinky eyes.” Those are
