ISSUE 15
JUNE 9, 2021
By Lauren Lola
The frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast discusses the making of her New York Times Bestselling memoir, as well as exploring joy on her new album.
We have officially rebranded as Mixed Asian Media! Check out a message from the staff to learn more about this decision, and read our updated mission statement.
By Alex Chester
Jade sits down with MAM to discuss her role in Zero Chill, as well as Black Widow, and how her two halves make her whole.
By Stephanie Mieko Cohen
Last month, I, along with several other panelists, had the honor of interviewing Mr. Henry Golding in a round-table style interview about his upcoming film, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. Read what he had to say before the movie’s release this October!
By Yoshika Wason
This poem is explores the author’s parasocial relationship with mixed Japanese American sculptor, architect, and designer Isamu Noguchi.
By Stephanie Mieko Cohen
Actor Alexa Loo Zoomed with MAM writer Stephanie to discuss her role in the new TBS series Chad. She spills all about growing up in Vancouver, her Chad audition, and working with Nasim Pedrad.
By Nash Holcomb
Artist Nash Holcomb shares the first part of his illustrated series, “Mixed Asians Who Shaped the World.” His purpose is to highlight how mixed Asian individuals have had a tangible impact on the world.
By Daniela Paraguya Sow
The sudden death of my aunt in the Philippines during lockdown meant that funeral arrangements would be challenging. Could I bring my family together in our grief, even with the time zone and cultural differences?
By Jai Franklin Sarki
The charming story behind one woman’s mission to champion Southeast Asian Voices in Television and Film. This piece explores the reasons why our society needs to see Thais in Tinseltown once and for all, and this particular journey of two Thais and a Farang coming together in community for their shared mission.
By Emily Cai
Are all kinds of “passing” the same? From race to gender to sexuality, a look into the term “passing” to describe identities and why it’s problematic.
A Conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Erin Entrada Kelly
By Donna Berry
Our mixed Asian stories are important. How we are represented in media shapes how we are perceived and treated, or even mistreated. But who should tell our stories?
By Jaime Schwarz
Jaime recounts an acting school exercise she had intentionally blocked out, but resurfaced last summer. The exercise verbally eviscerate a classmate, and Jaime quickly realized as a mixed-race, Asian woman, she was playing against a stacked deck.