Category Archives: Race & Identity

Texas Lawmaker Wants Asian-Americans to Change Their Names

Posted on April 11, 2009 by

One of the first questions I’m asked after I’m first introduced to someone new is, what does Kat stand for?  I think it’s mainly curiosity, but does your name really matter?  According to the Houston Chronicle this past Tuesday, during House … Continue reading →

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If It’s Not Funny, Is It Racist?

Posted on August 19, 2008 by

Can racism be defined in black and white terms (no pun intended) or is it subject to interpretation? As a Korean adoptee growing up in Iowa, I remember numerous times when kids pulled back the corners of their eyes as … Continue reading →

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