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The Identity Crisis of a Banana

2/2/2018

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I find many discussions around diversity and racism to be very black and white.  The Latinos are starting to get louder, and even though as a native Angeleno I feel like I'm automatically part Latina, I'm feeling left out of the conversation. What about us Asians???  Thanks to my ancestors, you have tea and guns!

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The New Way of Asking "Where Are You From?"

12/1/2017

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​Some people have become savvy to asking, “Where are you from?” and now lead off their question with “You’re not a typical…white American, so [what are you/what is your background/etc.” What am I? I am a human being, though I wish I was a unicorn so that I could fart rainbows and poop cotton candy. What is my background? I guess it depends where I’m sitting or standing.


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Things People Named Justine Can All Relate To

8/13/2017

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Santa Giustina di Padova (Santa Justina of Padua)
I love my name. It's not particularly uncommon, but it's not particularly common. It comes from the Latin, Justinus, and means righteous, fair, and just. However, the name "Justine" has also caused me a lifelong set of griefs to which I'm sure all Justines can relate. Let me just give you a quick glimpse:

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