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     The book that I selected to read is America Like Me , by America Ferrera. So far, I am loving this book. I am not someone who typically enjoys to read, but this book has a chokehold on me at the moment. I love how every chapter is a completely new story, as there is not a main plot to follow as the book goes on. As a result, I have been jumping around chapters based on people I am already familiar with. Currently, my favorite chapter so far is the one about Jeremy Lin. Growing up, he was a huge inspiration to me as I was a young asian kid playing basketball. Thus, this blog post is dedicated to the chapter about him.     Jeremy Lin's story was very interesting as he had to overcome so much adversity and racism just to achieve his dreams. As Lin grew up, he was different than anyone else he played basketball with, which placed a chip on his shoulder. Through his childhood story he wanted to remind the audience to chase their dreams no matter what people say....

Why DJing is an Amazing Hobby An Explanation by a DJ for Future DJs by Collin Abe I love music, and I assume you do as well. It is something I know I could not live without, and if you are like me, you think your music taste is superior to any of your friends. I am sure all of us have been to some really fun parties or clubs in our lives. Let’s all go back to that moment and reminisce for a second. Everyone is having a great time. The dance floor is electric. The vibe is euphoric, but the music could’ve been better. Imagine if you could control the music…                                                                  Photo taken by a friend: Kevin Kissinger  (05/26/2023) For me, that dream is now a reality. As a DJ, I am now in con...

For my book selection, I chose to read America Like Me , which was edited by America Ferrera. This book stood out as it sought to portray the narratives of many well-known Americans who had to juggle between multiple cultures while finding acceptance along with their own self. As an Asian man raised in a predominantly white area, this seemed right up my alley. Personally, I am hoping to learn from these narratives and apply some of their morals to my own life.  As I was reading through the introduction, which was a background of America (the author), I felt a connection to her story immediately as there was so much I was able to relate to. Growing up, both of us were not “white” enough for our white friends at school, and not “cultured” enough for our friends of our own ethnicity. Similar to how people would not take her seriously as an actor due to her skin color, I was not taken seriously as the short Asian kid on the basketball team. I am usually not someone who enjoys reading, ...