Jun 1, 2020

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I’m In the Minority But I Am Not A “Minority”

Language and labels matter more than ever — here’s why I’m rejecting this one

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Woman. Asian American. Millennial.

These are just a few of my identities. They intertwine with all the others, weaving the fabric of the flesh I live in and the skin I present to the world.

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