The Albums of Shang-Chi, Crazy Rich Asians, and More: More Than Just a Soundtrack

SKYLER GALLARZAN WRITES-  From Iron Man to Spiderman, Marvel Studios has produced some of the most prominent superhero films of any movie franchise in this last decade. And as of recently, paved the way for inclusion and representation of various communities.  As Marvel’s Black Panther and its accompanying album, The Black Panther Album, have become pinnacles… Continue reading The Albums of Shang-Chi, Crazy Rich Asians, and More: More Than Just a Soundtrack

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Chinese- American Olympic Athletes Face Criticism From Both Home and Competing Countries

SKYLER GALLARZAN WRITES- As the 2022 Bejing Winter Olympics comes to a close we reflect on the celebration of cultures and athleticism coming from all parts of the world.  But with celebration, also comes criticism.  Nearly three dozen athletes on China’s Olympic team are not Chinese citizens, a phenomenon that is no new subject within… Continue reading Chinese- American Olympic Athletes Face Criticism From Both Home and Competing Countries

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Asian Americans: The Senate Takes Action Against Hate Crimes

SKYLER GALLARZAN WRITES — On April 14, 2021, the United States Senate voted on a bill that would speed up the review of reported attacks related to COVID-19, establish new methods in reporting these incidents and keep citizens safe. The bill’s name? The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. A report conducted by the activist group Stop AAPI Hate concludes… Continue reading Asian Americans: The Senate Takes Action Against Hate Crimes

The Real Reason Why COVID-19 is Hurting the Filipino- American Community

By Skyler Gallarzan  Working in any part the medical field is a occupation heavily pursued by Filipino-Americans everywhere. However, with the raging coronavirus pandemic swinging a striking blow on American citizens, anxiety and uncertainty has spread like wildfire within the medical community. While many medical staff fear for their lives, Filipino American workers live in this fear knowing that their heritage may heavily impact… Continue reading The Real Reason Why COVID-19 is Hurting the Filipino- American Community

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Frank Ocean’s “Blonde” Reviewed

By: Skyler Gallarzan  Imagine: It’s the summer of 2016. You listened to Frank Ocean’s album, Channel Orange on repeat for months. The album’s variety ranging from electro-punk to smooth soul hooked in all your friends, and you’ve been waiting to hear what album Frank will be dropping next. It’s been 4 years too long. His visual project, Endless, played quietly in the Windows tab of your laptop late at night, it’s airiness… Continue reading Frank Ocean’s “Blonde” Reviewed

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Let’s Talk About Being Filipino-American! : Chatting With Paola Mardo

By: Skyler Gallarzan  What does it mean to be Filipino-American?   Is it the integration of American ideals, with rooted traditions of the Philippines? Is it the practice of living out and embracing the “American Dream”, whilst being Filipino? Or is it the effort into fitting into the category of an everydayAmerican citizen,as a person of color surrounded by Eurocentric driven ideals? What does it mean to grow up in the… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Being Filipino-American! : Chatting With Paola Mardo

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Fe Del Mundo

https://myhero.com/fe-del-mundo In commemoration of Filipino American History Month, which takes place each October, we celebrate notable Filipino American heroes that have left an impact on our community.  Fe Del Mundo was a Filipina pediatrician who is referred to as the first woman to attend Harvard Medical School in 1936, paving the path for women in the… Continue reading Fe Del Mundo

Carlos Bulosan

https://myhero.com/carlos-bulosan In commemoration of Filipino American History Month, which takes place each October, we celebrate notable Filipino American heroes who have left an impact on our community. Generations of Filipino Americans exist because of the immigration of their ancestors, recently or long ago. These immigrants traveled from their native home in order to start a… Continue reading Carlos Bulosan

Avoiding the Coronavirus as a Student

https://myhero.com/avoiding-the-coronavirus-as-a-student With hundreds of thousands of students anticipating the 2020-2021 school year, the coronavirus not only compromises the safety of students all over the world, but may impact the way school systems operate and function during this ongoing pandemic. While many institutions are continuing their teaching methods virtually, others are opting for hybrid or completely… Continue reading Avoiding the Coronavirus as a Student