Chin Lu
Why I'm Proud to Be a Naturalized Citizen in 2017
The past year was rough for immigrants, but I'm still glad I decided to become an American.
When I Immigrated, TV Taught Me How to Be an American
"It was through American media where I learned how people act in different scenarios, how people talk. That's where I learned everything."
Hollywood Keeps Hiring White Men to Do an Asian's Job
The trailer for 'The Great Wall,' starring Matt Damon, set off a firestorm of criticism about Hollywood's whitewashing problem. We spoke to writer J. Y. Yang, who's writing a novel inspired by the backlash.
Being An Asian Actor Is Hard Even Without Scarlett Johansson Taking Your Roles
When you're constantly passed over for even the "Asian" roles, it can be incredibly difficult to pursue a career in acting.
The Not-Quite-American Feeling of Being a 1.5 Generation Immigrant
When you move to a new country as a kid, you never fully fit in with your home culture or your adopted culture.
Being a Teenager is Hard Enough Without Having to Learn English as a Second Language
For immigrants who come to America as children and teenagers, adapting to a new language can make middle and high school feel like hell.
