Canwen XuBentley University 2019 “Pride” [transcript]If there were one word I had to use to describe what it was like growing up Asian-American, I would use the word “discomfort.” The reason…Apr 20, 20191Apr 20, 20191
Canwen XuMAASU 2019 Keynote “We Are Not Gray” [transcript]A couple months ago I was home for winter break in Boise, Idaho and I biked to a nearby salon to get my eyebrows done. I’m sure many of…Mar 10, 2019Mar 10, 2019
Canwen XuBoston University 2017 “It’s Time to Tell Our Stories” [transcript]The first time I consciously struggled with my Asian-American identity was in 5th grade, when I started writing short stories. I did what…Mar 10, 2019Mar 10, 2019
Canwen XuTEDxBoise 2016 “I Am Not Your Asian Stereotype” [transcript]My name is Canwen and I play both the piano and the violin. I aspire to someday be a doctor and my favorite subject is calculus. My mom…Mar 10, 2019Mar 10, 2019