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No Green Thumb Required: Asian Plants for the Everyday Gardener

Plants bring so much life into a home, literally and figuratively. They add touches of color to every corner of the house and come in a variety of shapes, scents, and textures that both brighten and decorate. Here are some Asian plants I would consider starting out with if you’ve been trying to kickstart that plant girl era!

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Pansori at the Oscars: An Interview with Lauren Han

I had the pleasure of interviewing Han, who I met over a decade ago in music theory class in college, over Zoom one April afternoon. Han spoke about how the Oscars performance was a full-circle cultural moment, what it’s like to be an Asian American woman in the film industry, and what it takes to stay aligned with your dreams.

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Explore Asia Through Scents

Many AAPI perfume houses have been founded for the very same reason—to share our cultures, reminisce on our childhoods, and reclaim some of the smells that might’ve brought isolation in our upbringing. Here’s a list of AAPI perfume houses to make that search just a little bit easier. Reserve a day, invite some friends, and happy sniffing!

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Eldest Daughter Voices: Alexis

When my younger sister was born, I remember being told at such a young age that I had this new responsibility of taking care of my sister and being someone she could look up to. But at the time, I don’t think I fully understood this new role.

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Eldest Daughter Syndrome in Immigrant Families: Signs, Impact, and How to Set Boundaries

As eldest daughters, we were expected to step up as role models, something that some of us may not have grown out of yet. Learn more on ways to renegotiate your role so you can just be a part of your family, rather than constantly shouldering a load of responsibility.

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Exploring the ‘Saturn Return’

A Saturn Return can be considered one of the most challenging seasons of one’s life, with hard questions and harsh revelations; however, the true gift of a Saturn Return lies within one of its core lessons: (re)learning to trust and return to yourself.

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Biba Mes CHamoru!

Honoring aspects of our ethnic identity is vital for reclaiming stories muddled by colonial erasure. Mes CHamoru, a cultural testament to Pacific Islander indigenity, serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty of celebrating what makes us, us.

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