12 years ago, we were homeless. My mom joked that when I made it as a writer, I must gift her a nice bag. She always had faith I'd make it. I said of course. This week, I was invited to give a talk in Singapore. They paid me well. I saw a fancy bag she always talked about 1/
BTS are Koreans living in Korea - why are they the ones to advocate against Asian American hate when they don't live here? That's like asking an Asian American to speak with the Korean President on what's affecting Asian minorities who live in Korea. We're not all the same!!
"Racism is built into the DNA of America. And as long as we turn a blind eye to the pain of those suffering under its oppression, we will never escape those origins." ~Annalise Keating
I was so moved to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed this afternoon. Like so many of you, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride—a sense of joy—to know that this deserving, accomplished Black woman will be a part of the highest court in the land.
"Black women deserve protection. Slapping someone in public isn’t okay. Disrespecting Black women should have real consequences. 'Love' isn’t an excuse for violence. All of these things can be true at the same time."
Will Smith deserves the Oscar.
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While everyone in S.Korea is doom-scrolling on this pivotal election night, I think of the ordinary women/men I met in the court of reporting for my book & whose daily lives may be deeply affected by the outcome of the election, esp. in terms of gender equality (a long thread)
At least until 2024, to get anything done, President-Elect Yoon will have no choice but to work with the Minjoo Party. I'm sure, however, that the Minjoo Party will try its damndest to make President-Elect Yoon's life as miserable as possible.
patriarchy in south korea is all too real and extends to korean american households from my experience. they're so threatened by any progress for women #KoreanElectionbbc.com/news/world-asia-6064…
Today, as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his legacy’s call is clear: deliver justice for the poor, protect those targeted by hate, defend the freedom to vote, and demand that our leaders fight current malice as the best bulwark against future harm. #MLKDay
May this year be filled with revelations and huge emotional breakthroughs! I pray for all of those who lost loved ones and all who even felt they lost themselves. I see you and wish you the happiest and healthiest new year! 🥂🎉❤
I can't believe I almost missed #princewilliamaffair. This is my jam 💃💃💃💃
Shall I share my favorite thread ever by one of my favorite people on twitter ever, Nicole cliffe.
#InsecureHBO ending feels like the end of an era. It’s the end of the Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl era, a time when we sat in our dorm rooms and watched web series on our laptops, hosted watch parties, donated to GoFundMes to keep those shows going. It’s just…over now. 😭