Written by Sarah Chang // “Sarah, have you ever been treated differently because you look different?” This question caught me off guard. Two of my coworkers and I were sitting around the kitchen table at work, sipping coffee during our break, when one of them asked this question. I responded with a “yes” and … Continue reading Looking Different: Sharing Stories of Pain
Representing Race and Culture in Media & Social Media
Written by George Ramirez // At this point in my life, I find myself using social media instinctively. Whenever there’s a free moment, I get on Facebook. If I’m bored, I’ll check my Instagram. Frankly, when I want to let the world know I have a free moment or that I’m bored, I tweet it … Continue reading Representing Race and Culture in Media & Social Media
A Place Like Home
Written by Michelle Ng // Home is a place where I am safe, I can relax, and I feel connected. Therefore, it seems to me that people who have left their homes have made a very difficult decision. In Hong Kong people migrate to other countries because of political concerns or economic development; migrant workers … Continue reading A Place Like Home
The Social Media Comfort Zone
Written by Marisa Tirado // My Instagram and Facebook accounts intentionally exclude my collections of prickly feelings toward the government’s decisions or frustrations with Christianity’s "oops" moments. I’m among the many who are too often guilty of judging the hyper-political social media users, scrolling through their feeds thinking, "Really? Another passive aggressive HuffPost article?" I … Continue reading The Social Media Comfort Zone
Breaking Down Invisible Walls
Written by Carbo Leung // What is your fear? Why do we fear other people? Fear comes from the unknown. Our lack of understanding causes a lot of biases and prejudice towards people we barely know. This is not only the case in underdeveloped countries, but also in well-educated places like Hong Kong. It is … Continue reading Breaking Down Invisible Walls
