Kevin Ahn 5/21/25 Kevin Ahn 5/21/25

Son Goku or Superman

One of my favorite stories is Akira Toriyama’s manga/anime Dragon Ball. Loosely inspired by the novel Journey to the West, Dragon Ball follows a young boy named Son Goku, who enjoys martial arts which helps him to fight strong opponents and push his limits. While Dragon Ball never explicitly states its Asian setting, Toriyama prominently features Asian food, martial arts, and characters with dark hair and eyes. These examples may sound simple, but my younger self, who grew up on white superheroes like Superman, instantly felt a deeper connection to Goku as I experienced Asian representation for the first time.

Wayne Chen 5/14/25 Wayne Chen 5/14/25

The Songs of Ages

do not forget

the ropes

suffocating the necks of

the Chinese

who sing the song of ages:

we can’t breathe.

Heidi Kwon 4/22/25 Heidi Kwon 4/22/25

I Belong Here: AACC Civil Rights Tour Reflection

Somehow learning that I have an Asian American accent felt fitting after learning snapshots of history. As if I inherited an unexpected gift or was mysteriously re-connected to the Asian Americans who came before me and struggled the same way. While I’ll probably always fumble over Korean, I know that regardless of my proficiency in Korean or English, I belong here.

Devra Dato-on 8/6/24 Devra Dato-on 8/6/24

Our Faith, Our Vote: Pursuing Advocacy as Asian American Christians

When Asian Americans show up and take their seat at the table, they can influence and enact policies that promote justice and equity for their community.

AACC Editorial Team 6/13/23 AACC Editorial Team 6/13/23

AACC Parenting Conference: An Interview with the Conference Organizers

I have never attended a conference specifically designed to speak to the needs and concerns that pertain to me as an Asian American Christian parent . . . it was so refreshing to have our experiences as Asian American Christians centered in the conversations.

Guest User 5/16/23 Guest User 5/16/23

AACC Statement on the Allen Mall Shooting

But we must also pray that God moves citizens and elected officials alike to not hide behind “thoughts and prayers” but courageously pursue policies that reduce the scourge of gun violence in our communities.

Ray Chang 1/27/23 Ray Chang 1/27/23

On the “Ching Chonging” AAPI Communities Often Endure Within Institutions of Higher Education

Americans of Asian descent deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and Keon’s public denigration of Asian languages and cultures contributes to the pernicious pattern of anti-Asian prejudice, discrimination, racism, and violence endured in our communities for generations.

Guest User 1/26/23 Guest User 1/26/23

AACC Statement on the Gun Violence in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay

There were 38 mass shootings in the first 23 days of 2023. What illusions that gun violence is not a problem the Asian American community needs to wrestle with have been tragically shattered.

Guest User 5/18/22 Guest User 5/18/22

AACC Statement on the Dallas, Buffalo & Laguna Woods Shootings

In the aftermath of these shootings, we must address racism with the pursuit of restoration in mind. We cannot allow the shootings in Dallas, Buffalo, or Laguna Woods to tear Black and Asian communities apart. Instead, we must move closer towards each other.

Guest User 2/24/22 Guest User 2/24/22

AACC Statement Condemning the Killings of Michelle Go and Christina Yuna Lee

The Asian American Christian Collaborative condemns the horrific killings of Michelle Go and Christina Yuna Lee.

Emily Leung 12/14/21 Emily Leung 12/14/21

Out of the Fun House

Here each of these women, gifted and called, find themselves asking these questions: I don’t believe I’m supposed to be in children’s ministry, to be a missionary, or to marry a pastor, so what am I supposed to do?