My name is Baek Hee Kim. I was born and raised in a Christian family in the Republic of Korea, and I came to the United States to pursue theological studies. I joined the Disciples of Christ while attending Brite Divinity School. The reason I embraced being a Disciple was because of the Open Table. … Continue reading Affirming NAPAD identity during AAPI Month
Asian Heritage Month: Of memory, belonging, and personhood
This past weekend, my parents visited me for Mother’s Day. I live in Toronto’s Little Portugal neighborhood, and while we were exploring its local restaurants and shops, we came across a mural depicting Portuguese “cleaning ladies” and their Cleaners’ Action movement from the 1970s-80s. Now what does this have to do with Asian Heritage Month (also known as … Continue reading Asian Heritage Month: Of memory, belonging, and personhood
How is the definition of success hurting Asians in North America?
Last year, I wrote the opening letter for the April issue, sharing my thoughts on the importance of being vigilant against both the COVID-19 pandemic and anti-Asian racism.Much has happened since. As of the time of this writing, a little more than 66% of the population in the United States has been fully vaccinated. In Canada, almost 82% of the population … Continue reading How is the definition of success hurting Asians in North America?