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Shining a light on talented East and South East Asian voices in Britain and exploring important topics among our communities.
2020 - It wasn't easy, but it was ESEA
2020 was a year of many things: the pandemic, Biden winning the US election, Brexit, Tiger King and more. But out of a year that brought so many challenges, something fantastic happened - the ESEA community and allies have come together stronger than ever.
No, our food is not dirty: #ESEAeats
2020 has shown that the ESEA community has the power to take a negative and deeply triggering situation and celebrate the things which make our communities different. #ESEAeats is one example of the hope we can create and fight for collectively as one group. With defiance and resilience in taking hold of the narrative, we can continue to hold those in positions of power and influence to account.
End of The Mahjong Line…
Earlier this week, we saw three women from Texas, US promoting their online business, The Mahjong Line. There was major controversy surrounding the problematic language used on their website and social media; with the founder, Kate, suggesting how her first Mahjong set didn’t reflect her own ‘personal style and personality’ and that the game needed a ‘respectful refresh’. In this post, we take back the narrative by sharing your #MahjongMemories…