Journalism

Editing

I co-founded Hyphen in 2002 and served as editor in chief for its first 5 years. I am still involved with this Asian American culture magazine today as a board member.

Stories

Once upon a time, I also reported stories.

Geek Chic: Comic artist Adrian Tomine made himself a winner by appealing to the loser in all of us.
East Bay Express | October 2002

Lost Generation: The stereotype of Asian kids in America is that of do-gooders and academic overachievers. But break the crime stats into ethnic subgroups and you’ll start running into more and more kids like Lil’ Cloudy — gangsta.
East Bay Express | June 2002

The Last Revolutionary: Yuri Kochiyama possesses one of the boldest voices raised against the war on terrorism. As a former internment-camp prisoner and peer of Malcolm X, she brings history and vitality to what little remains of “The Movement.”
East Bay Express | March 2002

Captive Emotions: Reagan Hamilton goes into Texas jails and tells inmates they better stay in touch with their kids. Her sadly powerful message has sparked some successes. Too bad they don’t include her own father.
Houston Press | March 2001