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Read below for the full interviews and reflections from interviewees about their experiences with their cultural identities.

Emi

November 26, 2023

In Emi's interview with Asians of NYC, Emi describes how it can be difficult to connect with her Japanese heritage, with various exposure barriers present, but also mentions ways in which she's found connections to her heritage in a different manner. Read more about Emi's experience here.

Rachel

September 10, 2023

In this interview between Rachel and Asians of NYC, Rachel speaks about her experience as a Korean-American living in America and learning to connect with and share both the Korean and American parts of herself. Read more about Rachel's experience here.

Anonymous

August 23, 2023

In this interview with Asians of NYC, our interviewee reflects on her immigration journey from Taiwan to the United States and how it impacted her life growing up, also adding ways in which she managed the change. Program references can be found in more detail on our Recs page. Read more about her experience here.

Johan Domingo

August 3, 2023

In their interview with Asians of NYC, Johan touches upon the highs and lows of their relationship with their Filipino background, providing some reflections and advice along the way. Media references mentioned by Johan can be found in more detail on our Recs page. Read more about Johan's experience here.