A Letter From Alex Chester - September 2020

Hapa Mag - SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

 

Dearest Readers, 

Four mixed asian women smile and laugh with their arms around each other on the New York pier. They are wearing black and white t-shirts for the formerly named "Hapa Mag"

Holy cow! Hapa Mag is 3 years old! Can you believe it? 

It’s been a wild ride. I’m so grateful to all of you who read our magazine and to everyone that works so hard to bring it to you! Special shoutout to Lauren Hardie, Sam Tanabe, and Lauren Winn. These three amazing people work tirelessly to make Hapa Mag what it is.

This year we were honored to be listed as one of three online Asian American magazines in the Nielsen 2020 Asian American Consumer Report. We are committed to our mission and sharing the mixed-Asian voice with the world, and we have some exciting exclusive content in this issue.

Hapa, to us, is not just a word. It is a perspective and a way of life. It is our culture and it is our community. We believe that mixed humans can bridge the gap between cultures, creeds, worldviews, and even politics. It’s so important, now more than ever, to remember that we are all in this together, that our voices need to be heard, and that we can help shape the world into a better place.

Our vision for Hapa Mag is not only to showcase up-and-coming Hapas in the entertainment industry, but to highlight changemakers in any profession. We are striving to continue to elevate the Hapa voice and to give you, our audience, content you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

We have also launched Hapa Mag merchandise! So be sure to check that out too.

Next month we will be releasing a Political Pop-up. We want you to feel empowered when it comes to politics and we want you to know your voice does matter and your vote does count!Thank you all for being part of Hapa Mag’s journey. Here’s to the next 3 years. Stay safe and sane out there.

Cheers -Alex