Made in Mexico
Cal in Color
Whitexicans are thought of as a big joke in Mexico, from their accents to the way they dress (usually wearing a “Mexico is the s—” bomber jacket).
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Call me by my (real) name
Cal in Color
It’s been only since arriving in the United States that I’ve subconsciously “Americanized” my name to suit the American English phonetic pronunciation.
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Another view of privilege
Cal in Color
I received this lofty treatment merely because, as an American, my relatives subconsciously associated me with capital and with power — or, more specifically, with access to it.
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‘So, what exactly are you planning to do with that?’
Cal in Color
For many of us who hail from immigrant backgrounds, we know that one of our parents’ dreams is to have their child’s name bear the prefix of “Dr.”
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Artistic literacy is for everyone
Create to Connect
It seemed that she was able to access a part of the world previously locked and now had a greater appreciation for life beyond the arts. I, too, wanted to see that side of the world.
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Speaking against a man
Thinking Outside the Binary
Too many men in my life have caved to peer pressure when in the presence of other men, remaining silent or participating in demeaning humor and language.
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The personal is complicated
Sex on Tuesday
As a petite woman, I have enough privilege to blind me from the grievances of my female peers who do not have the same body privilege.
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A room for one
Along for the Ride
When people say I’m “lucky” for having a single minisuite room, they’re overlooking the genuine reasons I have it and negating the validity of my struggles.
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Recognizing my white privilege
The Half of It
As I unpack the implications of doing racial justice work as a white-passing womxn, I realize that recognizing my white privilege does not invalidate my identity as a Chinese womxn and a person of color.
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Alicia Dattner shines in comedy of ‘One Life Stand’ at The Marsh
Dating, politics, yoga pants, dieting, Alicia Dattner’s stand-up show covered all of these topics and more. Her captivating confidence drove the whole show.
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