My Perfectionism Isn't My Parents' Fault
Here’s what I hold responsible for the oppressive, unreasonable demands that I place on myself.
Tinikling and Terror
A traditional Filipino dance has taught me that joy can be a deliberate act of celebratory resistance in the midst of hardship.
What Covers Us
A poem reflecting on face masks and cultural fault lines.
How the Sudan Genocide Politicized a Nice Chinese Girl from Iowa
My anger over the violence in Darfur made me an activist and forever changed my political engagement.
How I Became a Citizen Redistricting Commissioner
God gave me a love for geography, demographics, and balance. That paved the way for me to a fulfill a unique civil service.
A Celebration of Hospitality
A ceramic artist is inspired to honor a food tradition outside of her own culture.
The Warm Welcome of Chai
The creamy, spicy tea of Desi culture represents so much more than a drink.
Storytelling as Liberation
Third-generation Chinese American speaker and activist Nikole Lim shares how her family history and cultural identity shape her work advocating for survivors of sexual violence.
The Chinese American Woman Who Helped Pioneer Voting By Mail
March Fong Eu was a trailblazer for Asian Americans and the electoral system we know today.
In Pursuit of Purpose
How an Indian American woman found the courage to break the mold.
The Pain and Positivity of 'Indian Matchmaking'
It hasn’t been easy for Indian Americans to watch the popular Netflix show. But the series has some important lessons for all of us.
Proclamation in Context: An Interview with Dr. Matthew D. Kim
How we hear and interpret Scripture can’t be separated from our cultural context. A new book explores how ministers, preachers, and teachers can more effectively speak to Asian North Americans.
Writing that Heals and Connects: Spotlight on Reclaim's Editorial Director
Reclaim editorial director Dorcas Cheng-Tozun shares about her own journey as a writer, her hopes for the publication, and her new book.
Kimchi
A favorite Korean dish as an analogy for the Asian American experience.
I’m a Korean Man Married to a Black Woman. My Community Hasn’t Always Had Our Backs.
How I’m striving to affirm black lives matter by learning to be a good ally to my wife.
Defining Who I Am
The burden of fixing America’s racism shouldn’t fall on the shoulders of Black communities.
The Holy Spirit Is in Gold
A visual art piece celebrating the gift that Asian Americans are to one another.
Dear Ollie, Before You Fight Again
A poem for a new arrival on this planet.
In the Now and Not Yet
An ally’s reflection on what white Christian communities can learn from the #AAC March.
Spring 2020
A series of haikus reflecting on this pandemic season.