Conversations
Conversations
“We can tell our own stories on our own terms” - Michelle Yeoh
Lexie Liu: China's Rap Queen
Stereotypically, mandopop is dominated by artists such as Jay Chou, A-Lin, and Eric Zhou, with tunes that captures the very clichés of romance, youth, and heartbreak. However, a new Chinese singer is on the rise that brings with her a new genre of music to a mostly homogenous Chinese music industry. Her name is Lexie Liu, the new voice of China and China’s rap warrior queen.
Interview with Deborah Kwon
Deborah Kwon is the editor-in-chief of Lune Magazine, and is an eighteen-year-old girl from the Seattle area. She loves spending her time advocating for social justice via organizations like Lune Magazine and Renarrate Media. In all other times, you'll likely find her brainstorming a new video series idea or acting at her local theatre.
Interview with Amy Uyematsu
Amy Uyematsu is a sansei (3rd-generation Japanese American) from Los Angeles. Just after graduating UCLA, she joined the newly formed Asian American Studies Center; during her five years there, she was Publications Coordinator and co-editor of Roots: An Asian American Reader.
Interview with Farhanah Mamoojee
Farhanah Mamoojee, our cover star for this issue, is working to bring the history of Ayahs in Britain to light. Today, we chatted with her about her project and goals.
Interview with Mona Zhang
Mona Zhang is the CEO and Founder of Bra Theory. Her career path has been perfect in its windiness: from a major in English Literature from Princeton University, to founding the Collegiate Starleague, to software engineering, and finally to bra engineering.
Interview with Mi-Anne Chan
Mi-Anne is a content creator based in Brooklyn, New York. She is the host and producer of Refinery29’s YouTube show Beauty with Mi, where she explores the beauty industry. In addition to her work at Refinery29, she has covered fashion, beauty, and lifestyle for Teen Vogue, W Magazine, and The Cut. She’s passionate about sustainability, cooking shows, and of course, cats.
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Conversations
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