Asians have been a part of the fabric of the United States for as long as the country has existed, yet they are often over looked, forgotten, and excluded. Cathy Park Hong explores racial consciousness and her own feelings of shame and sadness in her book and theory Minor Feelings.
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Humanization of Donald Trump in Mary L. Trump’s Too Much and Never Enough
Mary L. Trump is Donald Trump's only niece and a doctor of clinical psychology. She has more reasons than most to eviscerate Donald, but she humanizes him, giving background to one of the most powerful and dangerous men in the world.
Relatable Millionaires in Jade Chang’s The Wangs vs. The World
Most of us can't relate to losing an international cosmetics corporation or a trust fund, but most can relate to feeling like we're facing off against the world, which is exactly what the Wangs are doing after losing everything and going on a cross country road trip.
11… Ways Life Is Being Nice to Me Right Now
Last week, I focused on the shit things in my life, but I'm trying to be optimistic this week. Even if it's just for the sake of my six dogs, I'm going to ooze positivity dammit!!!
Visiting Vienna; Life After The Puppies Left Me
I got to visit Vienna last month. No, I didn't make it to Europe. My Vienna is in Iowa with my best friend. She's in one of eight perfect homes nine of my thirteen puppies found. They are living their best lives, and I couldn't be happier for them.
Raygun Humble Brags in The Midwest: God’s Gift to Planet Earth
Raygun writes more than quippy sayings for shirts; they also write books. As a proud Iowa native, I love when someone else brags about how great the Midwest is. Raygun does just that in The Midwest: God's Gift to Planet Earth. No exaggeration. We may only be 67 million strong, but that's enough people to earn a reputation as a region home to the attractive and nice. Don't take my word for it, take Raygun's!