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Stories from Our Diverse Community
Letter to Younger Me
Hello! How's your life in China? I hope you don't throw this letter away once you see it's in English…
Butterfly Wings
I have always been fascinated with butterflies: their ephemeral incandescence and natural metamorphosis astounds me. Across cultures and regions, butterflies are symbols of hope and change. In New York City, there are few butterflies of the sort captured by glossy magazines, but the many revolutions emblazoned across monochromatic newsprint serve in their stead.
Papi
Papi, I know —
Life in Odd Numbers
A life retold in numbers
Pila
He always walked a little in front of me with his hands in his black nylon jacket.
The Inner Turmoil of Young Mail Men and Women in Training
During a brainstorming session, my mentor and I discussed how school for mailmen would be so fun. Turns out, it would not be fun.
Black Cherry Soda
It’s 2:45 PM and I have to meet Brooke at 3 PM.
The Feminist in Me
I was a feminist long before I knew what the word meant.
Happiness in Compensations
The day I see this, I will have achieved my happiness.
The Sky’s the Limit
Airplanes had been my passion. Now they were my obsession.