Monday, July 10th, 2023 By: Sylvia Yang A person’s values can guide difficult choices, determine suitability for a company fit, and make or break a relationship. One might even say knowing someone’s values summarizes who they are as a person. Since our values affect how we carry ourselves, it undeniably influences the way mentorship and guidance are provided. For Jisoo Rho, an Asian American Dream (AAD) mentor, the importance of keeping an open mind is a standard she holds for herself and hopes for her mentees.
Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 By: Sylvia Yang I spent my first few moments on U.S. soil as a freshman in the Albany Airport, waiting at the baggage pick-up area for my suitcase that never came. I was so stressed that I swore I would never complain again if they found my bag. Luckily, they did end up finding it. And I, too, had no trouble finding homework to complain about as soon as school started.
Monday, May 1st, 2023 By: Sylvia Yang Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, once known as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, became a national celebration of the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, comprising of the Asian continent and Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, in the United States.
Wednesday, April19th, 2023 By: Sylvia Yang Everyone has a different lived experience. It might, in fact, be impossible for any two people to have the same exact experience. We are the product of various combinations of family histories, personal histories, and social and physical environments that make even the closest of siblings unique from each other.
Wednesday, March 22nd 2023 By Sylvia Yang Once upon a time, not too long ago, Kevin Ha told his Asian parents that he, their first-born son, planned to quit his well-paying corporate job… as a recent college grad… …and survived unscathed. Thursday, February 9th, 2023 By: Dorothy Chan What is the Asian American dream? The answer lies in history- the history of Asians immigrating from many countries to the United States.
Who is the First Asian American in the US Currency? – Anna May Wong and her Asian American dream1/18/2023
Wednesday, January 18th 2023 By Minghuang Wang On October 24th, 2022, Anna May Wong (January 3, 1905 - February 3, 1961) became the first Asian American to appear on the US quarter coin. She was also the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood.
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