Manufou Liaiga-Anoa’i Leads with Intention and Humility
If celebrated Samoan activist Manufou Liaiga-Anoa’i wins in November, she will be the first Pacific Islander in California to sit on a city council.
The Politics of Pretty
Being pretty has often been defined as having Eurocentric features, which many Asian Americans don’t have. But it’s time for us to take back our agency, empower others and ourselves, and redefine the politics of pretty.
Navigating Parent Volunteer Groups as Families of Color
Parent volunteer groups, like Parent-Teacher Associations, are where parents get plugged into the social and volunteer lifeline of the school. Yet, parents of color often don’t fit neatly into this structure.
To Be Asian is to Be Angry
Rage has always been a part of Asian American identity, contradicting the model minority stereotype. But even with our history of pain and rage, we can pursue healing, hope, and joy.
Eight New Children’s Books by Asian American Authors
Here are eight recent children’s book releases that Mochi Mag has been reading, in anticipation of the new school year.
Asian Baiting: The Controversial Trend that Rocked TikTok
Asian baiting, or Asianfishing, describes a non-Asian person’s attempt to appear East Asian through makeup, dress, and mannerisms. The recent surfacing of this TikTok trend reminds us of the history of appropriation and how we can respond.
Asian Americans For Abolition: Finding Our Place in the Movement
The abolition movement has gained momentum in recent years. Asian Americans are joining in the work to eliminate police and prisons for a better future.
Why Asian American Activists are Fighting for Data Disaggregation
The umbrella term, Asian American, often perpetuates a stereotype that we’re a monolith and model minority. Data disaggregation aims to address data inequity and allocate resources to underserved Asian communities.