Blackpink In Your Area: Translation of Female Empowerment

National vs Global Citizenship: A Question of Privilege

When I was asked whether I identify as a global or national citizen I was confused. I kept going back and forth, the engineer in me weighing the pros and cons of each choice. As I thought about the question more, I realized that the…

Uniqlo: Not for the Average American Trendsetter

Blackpink’s Soaring Popularity in the United States

Since its smashing debut in 2016, the Korean pop…

The Unearthly Power of the Humble Kebab

Picture this: it is one in the morning and you have gorged…

Cultural Empathy as a Tool to Drive Social Change

I live in a part of the world where climate change is almost an abstract idea because it is not a discomfiting reality, but rather one that is conveyed through images, reports, and stories delivered through a variety of media. This changed with…

The Spanish Conquer Mexico (Again)

Money Heist (or La Casa de Papel as known in Mexico), a show about 8 robbers named after cities led…

The Success of Simplicity in Response to Consumerism

Asian stationery has noticeably earned a…

How a Small Budget Spanish Heist Show Stole America’s Heart

American Fixation for Boba (V2)

Chewy tea. Once upon a time, it would have been a weird concept…