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Author: Lei Danielle Escobal

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Food is an enormous vessel for culture. Its colonization robs it of its meaning.

Capitalistic commodification takes the culture out of cultural foods.
  • Lei Danielle Escobal
  • December 14, 2021

Data on race and ethnicity must be properly aggregated to prevent harm

In a space where Asian Americans are celebrated through cultural organizations and the Asian American Studies Program, how does the university manage to invisibilize the Asian American community?
  • Lei Danielle Escobal
  • December 1, 2021

Museums require a more ethical display of art belonging to marginalized groups

Museums teach us the importance of stories behind artifacts, but the ethics of how the story is told and discovered are just as important.
  • Lei Danielle Escobal
  • November 17, 2021

Asian Americans in the spotlight must challenge stereotypes on and off the screen

There needs to be more Asian Americans writing, directing and creating the stories of us.
  • Lei Danielle Escobal
  • November 5, 2021

It’s possible to be the best dressed on Halloween without offending anyone

Costume companies need stronger diversity, equity and inclusion teams to prevent the production of offensive costumes.
  • Lei Danielle Escobal
  • October 27, 2021

Without Black leaders, companies shouldn’t profit from AAVE

Current slang words aren’t just trendy; they’re culture.
  • Lei Danielle Escobal
  • October 6, 2021

The teaching of American military exceptionalism must end

The Afghan war wasn’t a success. It shouldn’t be taught as such.
  • Lei Danielle Escobal
  • September 30, 2021

The university needs to crack down on COVID-19 rules

Without disciplinary action, COVID-19 cases will continue to rise at this university.
  • Lei Danielle Escobal
  • September 21, 2021
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