My book club is coming soon. Get ready to decolonize your bookshelf in 2019. I hope to host some great, thought-provoking discussions and open people’s eyes to what they’ve been missing by relegating Asian American writing as “special interest” and therefore, inessential. To us Asians, these works are absolutely necessary to discovering our own identity and liberation.
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The Bmore Creatives Gallery Opening: December 13th
Thank you so, so much to The Bmore Creatives for naming me among the city's most influential figures. As part of this recognition, the above portrait of me will be on display on Dooby's gallery wall alongside an inspiring group of other Baltimore makers, artists, and movers and shakers.
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With my brilliant cohost, Brian Marana. Outfit details: Green velvet flare pants by ASOS. Black cupped bodysuit by Cosabella. Faux fur shawl by Bebe. Dragon earrings by Bebe. Pink felt hat by Free People.
King of the Yees at CenterStage
While the last event was about revitalizing the historic Chinatown neighborhood here in Baltimore, the event at Center Stage was about understanding where your parents came from and in doing so, discovering your own origin story.
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Floral satin cut-out maxi dress by ASOS Design. Gold studded skeleton clutch by Bebe. Rings by Kelzdidit. Faux fur scarf by Bebe. Earrings by Bebe. Makeup by Revlon, Urban Decay and Buxom.
Wearing More And Going Out More - November Events
Once the sun goes down, I have a hard time staying put. I’ve always been social and love to go out. If you’re like me, here are some events I’m involved in for this month.
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All photos by Charly Rosemary. Metallic blue dress by ASOS. Silver heeled boots by ASOS. Face and body glitter by Lemonhead.LA (Spacejam Birthday Cake).
Luck Be A Lady: Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel
GIRLS NIGHT OUT. It’s not girls night out unless you’ve got sparkly dresses, glitter, lots of makeup, selfies for Instagram, and…..dinner at David’s at Arundel Mills Live! Casino & Hotel …followed by a show (we had the pleasure of seeing Thunder Down Under) …and lots of gambling afterwards!
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My discussion panel, “Where are all the Asian beach reads?” took place on the CityLit Stage at the Baltimore Book Festival on September 29th, 2018. It was a huge success. Our conversation about the importance of Asian American literature, pop culture, racial mirroring, and the politics of Young Adult novels was inspiring and stimulating. Thank you so much to all who came and especially to CityLit Project and the Baltimore Book Festival, and my panelists Jemarc Axinto, Vanessa Ulrich, Oxford Kondo, and Sunny Reed.
The Baltimore Book Festival: "Where Are All The Asian Beach Reads?"
My discussion panel at the Baltimore Book Festival was an amazing success. Our conversation about the importance of Asian American literature, representation, middlebrow and pop culture, racial mirroring, and the politics of Young Adult novels was inspiring and stimulating.
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Me and my cohost, Danny “Atomic Goofball” Nguyen. Together we emceed the main stage at the very first Charm City Night Market festival in Baltimore, MD. Make sure to follow Danny on Instagram if you haven’t already.
The Charm City Night Market
Last night’s Charm City Night Market Festival was so epic. It was an honor to be part of such a momentous and symbolic part of history for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Baltimore. Looking out from the stage, it was like a sea of people.
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White bikini bandeau, Amazon.com. Skinny track pants, PUMA. Pool slides: Ivy Park. Royal blue fanny pack: Nautica X Urban Outfitters. Sunnies: Quay Australia.
September Events: Baltimore Book Festival and The Charm City Night Market
Some of my favorite things about my blog and the online activism I do are the opportunities that come along for me to advocate for the Asian American community in real life. This month, I'M HOSTING TWO EXCITING EVENTS in the Baltimore area.
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