Identity & Ethnicity Series · Essay 3By Voice in Between Introduction I want my kids to learn Chinese, to know where they come from.Every year we celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival and make dumplings. I don’t want our culture to end with my generation. In an America that increasingly emphasizes “identity diversity,” some Chinese families are choosingContinue reading “Cultural Reconnection: Nostalgia, Heritage — or Isolation?”
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Label-Free: When “I Don’t Want to Be Just Chinese”
Identity & Ethnicity Series · Extended Essay II By Voice in Between Introduction “I don’t want to always be seen as ‘that Chinese person.’”“I’m just me — I don’t want to represent any group.” In the United States, an increasing number of Chinese Americans are choosing a “label-free” path of identity. They downplay their ethnicContinue reading “Label-Free: When “I Don’t Want to Be Just Chinese””
The Model Minority Trap: The Cost of Conformity
Identity & Ethnicity Series – In-Depth Essay IBy Voice in Between Introduction In our previous installment, we introduced the idea of “conforming to the label” as one of the five identity paths commonly taken by Chinese Americans. It’s a path that appears safe and rational, but often comes at the cost of emotional repression andContinue reading “The Model Minority Trap: The Cost of Conformity”
Las Vegas Hosts Screening and Community Dialogue on “Big Fight in Little Chinatown”:Rethinking the Future of Chinatown and the Corridor Redevelopment
By Nevada Chinese Association On July 26, 2025, the Nevada Chinese Association, in collaboration with the Asian & Asian American Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), hosted a community film screening and discussion at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art on the UNLV campus. The event was free and open to theContinue reading “Las Vegas Hosts Screening and Community Dialogue on “Big Fight in Little Chinatown”:Rethinking the Future of Chinatown and the Corridor Redevelopment”
Preserving Our Map: The Future Battle for Chinatown and Chinese Belonging
Reflections on “Big Fight in Little Chinatown”: As Chinese Americans, how do we preserve a place we can still call home? By One Voice Introduction｜A Moment to Ask: Where Did We Come From, and Where Are We Going? On July 26, 2025, a community screening and dialogue was held at the Marjorie Barrick Museum ofContinue reading “Preserving Our Map: The Future Battle for Chinatown and Chinese Belonging”
How the Younger Generation Is Redefining Ethnic Identity
Identity & Ethnicity Series (Part 4) Between Intergenerational Breaks and Hybrid Selves, They Are Writing a New “We” By Voices In Between Introduction｜Tradition Is Not a Burden—It’s Raw Material In earlier installments, we mapped out ethnic identity across groups, explored five identity paths among Chinese Americans, and examined how schools and communities shape how we’reContinue reading “How the Younger Generation Is Redefining Ethnic Identity”
“Who Am I” Between School and Community
Identity & Ethnicity Series (Part 3) From Classrooms to Neighborhoods: How We Are Seen, and How We Are Overlooked By Voices In Between Introduction｜Identity Is Not a Monologue—It’s a Public Encounter In Part Two, we outlined five evolving paths of Chinese American identity, each reflecting how individuals navigate culture, politics, and family.In this installment, weContinue reading ““Who Am I” Between School and Community”
Five Transformative Paths of Chinese American Identity
Identity & Ethnicity Series (Part 2) Between Labels and Lived Reality: How Chinese Americans Define “Who I Am” By Voices In Between Introduction｜From Shared Struggle to Personal Reckoning In Part One, we sketched a map of America’s diverse ethnic identities, exploring how various groups navigate the tension between social structures, historical trauma, and dominant narratives.InContinue reading “Five Transformative Paths of Chinese American Identity”
A Map of Belonging: The Identity Struggles Across Ethnic America
Identity & Ethnicity Series (Part 1) Through the Lens of Chinese Americans, a Look at Immigrant and Indigenous Identity Journeys By Voices In Between Series Introduction｜Living in the “In-Between” In a country shaped by waves of migration and complex histories, the question “Who am I?” is rarely simple.For immigrants and ethnic minorities in the U.S.,Continue reading “A Map of Belonging: The Identity Struggles Across Ethnic America”
Big Fight in Little Chinatown: A Cultural Defense—and a Call to Reimagine Our Role
Reflections from a Community Screening and Dialogue in Las Vegas: Who Defines the Future of Chinatown? On the evening of June 21, 2025, over a hundred community members gathered at the Desert Breeze Community Center in Las Vegas to watch the documentary Big Fight in Little Chinatown and participate in a post-screening roundtable discussion. HostedContinue reading “Big Fight in Little Chinatown: A Cultural Defense—and a Call to Reimagine Our Role”
