ISSUE 12
September 16, 2020
Hapa Mag is 3 years old! Editor-in-Chief Alex Chester reflects on how far we’ve come and what’s coming for the mag.
By Lauren W. and Lauren Lola
Check out our exclusive interview with brilliant Eurasian actress Jessica Henwick, from her debut on Spirit Warriors, to now starring alongside fellow Hapa, Keanu Reeves, in the upcoming Matrix installment.
By Lauren Lola
Avatar: The Last Airbender returned to Netflix during quarantine, and its resurgence in popularity prompted Hapa Mag writer Lauren Lola to critique the presence and development of multiculturalism in the ATLA universe.
By Alex Chester
Alex got the opportunity to talk with popular YouTube and podcast psychologist Dr. Kirk Honda all about growing up Hapa and 90 Day Fiancé.
By Lauren Hardie and Lauren W.
An Australian millennial moves to the United States with the sole purpose of getting involved in our progressive politics. We had to ask why.
By Nathan Liu
Nathan recounts his dating experiences as a mixed Asian man and questions if exclusively dating Asian women can be classified as pride or a fetish.
By Rebecca Lee Lerman
Rebecca participated in a monthly Zoom mixed meditation class, created by Adriana DiFazio and Kristina Garrity. Check out their discussion after class on how it all came about and how to heal during these turbulent times.
By Sam Simahk
Guest contributor Sam Simahk shares this personal piece, reminding us that, especially in these politically charged times, Asian Americans can be racist too.
By Joanna Carpenter
Guest contributor Joanna Carpenter shares how to make empowered moves in today’s chaotic political and social scene.
The Next Generation: Q&A with up-and-coming Mixed Asian Comedians
By Alex Chester
Hapa Mag is hosting a virtual night of comedy on Sept. 18, 2020 as part of its 3 year celebration. Check out interviews with the Hapa comedians performing in the show!
