Category: I Am Eurasian
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✨ Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Yoshino Kishida ✨
She was a teenager when she stepped onto a stage and spoke a truth the world wasn’t ready for. Her voice was so powerful, it sparked a law meant to silence her — and still, her message lived on. This Sunday, we honor Yoshino Kishida…a young woman whose courage lit the path for generations.
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Life|✨ I Stereotyped All Asians Bow ✨
Ever catch yourself making a cultural assumption without even realizing it? I did today — and it made me laugh, cringe, and reflect all at the same time. A simple moment turned into a reminder that even when something feels familiar, it doesn’t belong to everyone. Here’s how I caught myself… and corrected myself with…
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🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga
Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga wasn’t loud, but she was powerful. With quiet determination, she uncovered the truth behind Japanese American incarceration and helped change U.S. history. Her strength echoes through generations — including mine.
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🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Yayori Matsui
She used her voice to fight for the women the world tried to forget. Today, we honor Yayori Matsui — a journalist who turned truth into justice.
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Life|💫 Belonging Beyond Bloodlines
💫 Belonging Beyond Bloodlines Seasoned SoulZ | Simply Flava I’ve always known who I was, even if the world tried to tell me otherwise.My heritage is a blend — Japanese and German — but my soul was shaped by the community that raised me: the Black community of Seattle. That’s where my heart found rhythm,…
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Life|65|The Koi
Learning From the Koi 🐟 As I grow older, I find myself craving a deeper connection to my Japanese heritage. My roots are part Japanese and part German, but there’s something about the traditions and symbols of Japan that call to me in a special way. One symbol that has captured my attention recently is…

