“I think when we think of bringing our families into our lives and our communities, we often hide ourselves,” shared Annie Tan, a public school teacher and part of our listener community.
“And I think that’s just a natural thing... you don’t want your parents and everyone knowing what you’re doing.
But in hiding yourself, you never get to be the full person that you are. And I think just a part of being in community with people is getting to be vulnerable and show yourself in a way that is honest and allows them to open up and create new possibilities in the community.
So, when I actually started talking with my parents about my activism, my thoughts about community, about my politics, you know, they could open up too.
And it’s not perfect at all, by any means. But, it’s created an opening that’s changed the way I navigate other things in my life, and am able to be open in other parts of my life.”
In our latest episode, “Conversations About Conversations,” we hear what happens when Asian Americans talk to their loved ones about anti-Black racism. Listen now wherever you get podcasts or on our website: https://selfevidentshow.com/episode-14
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Our new episode ends with @read.richards making #lumpia with his parents, who are guiding him from across the country, on Facetime.
What food or dish tastes like home to you? Share with us your responses in words, photos, or even recipes! You can also find Gabe’s #familyrecipe and videos of him shopping and making lumpia in our show notes. #WeAreSelfEvident
In our latest episode, The Non-United States of Asian America, we talk about the history of the Asian American civil rights movement with Stewart Kwoh, a lawyer who worked on the Vincent Chin case and is the Founder and past President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (and an avid fisher!). Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 📷: courtesy of Stewart Kwoh
A quick word from our senior producer, Julia Shu! In our latest episode, we explore the mixed feelings around the term “Asian American” in interviews with listeners like you. Do you identify as Asian American? How do you identify? DM us, comment below, or share on social media using #WeAreSelfEvident.
A quick message from our Head of Audience, Talisa Chang: “We are so curious to hear what you think about Episode 1. What did you like? What didn’t you like? What questions do you have? Let us know in the comments below or email us at [email protected]” #WeAreSelfEvident
