Posts by Rachel Kuo
How Cultural Appropriation Becomes Trendy – And the Real Cost of Our Consumerism
Are big companies and capitalism the ones responsible for the harm of cultural appropriation? Don’t pass off the blame – here’s how we participate in this system.
Read More3 Facts You May Not Know About the Racist Origins of ‘Colorblindness’
Think you’re helping end racism by saying you don’t “see” color? This horrible history of why you’re taught to be “colorblind” will make you think again.
Read MoreYes, People of Color Can Practice Cultural Appropriation – Here Are 3 Ways How
You’ve probably heard examples of white folks appropriating culture from people of color – but what about when people of color do it to each other? Here’s some important context to consider.
Read MoreA Reclamation of Our Personal Rights as Asian American Women
“I’m sick of other people talking about my body.” There’s way too much silence around these struggles for Asian American women – but this author’s demanding better.
Read MoreYour 6-Step Feminist Guide to Respectfully Flirting with Asian Women
“Where are you really from?” Often, when non-Asian folks try to flirt with Asian women, it’s like they’re responding a racist stereotype. Here’s how to avoid that, with some ideas for what to do instead.
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