I Am Who I Say I Am
I Am Who I Say I Am
Dancing Through Stereotypes
I was born in the vibrant, eclectic, and beautiful city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. I was inspired by the city’s dynamic culture from the moment I could walk.
How I Let Go of Fear and Embraced My Creativity
“You never leave your bubble, Mom. You’re afraid of everything.” As my scene partner uttered these words to me during rehearsal, I was reminded of my own mother and all those times I told her that I'd do something and she’d look at me and say, “Are you sure it’s safe?”.
Memory Mondays
One of the first emotions that I felt when I started on my race and identity journey was embarrassment. I was embarrassed that I was so late to the game. I was embarrassed that I didn’t know about Model Minority Myth or the Chinese Exclusion Act. And then I was angry that nobody told me about these key things that I embodied.
Green Light
Hi. My name is Ching - and since it ends in g and not k, it's not racist.
When I started seventh grade, my mom began chemotherapy.
The Only Way to "Fit In" is to Break the Mold & Make Your Own
I grew up in San Francisco, with an older sister and the youngest amongst my cousins. They were all very gifted in their studies, obedient, and tidy, very much embodying the prototype of the “model” Asian child.
Racism or Rudeness?
How do you know when something is racially driven, and when someone is just being rude?