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Digestible Asianness: Violence in Food Culture
‘I hope they bring some satays for us’
What happens when an entire identity is reduced entirely to food, and its people, histories, and cultural significance are purposefully cast aside and forgotten? In Newsletter #6, Gabriëlle explores food as something that shapes identity, connects communities, and carries heritage. She also examines why and how food is weaponized against the very communities it belongs to. 🥡
AVE Column “Small but Not Really” #1: should i leave my choir?
Small but Not Really is a new column hosted by AVE, where we will try to help address your dilemmas about living as Asians in Europe. To kick things off, we’re sharing a query sent in by one of our own members. Do you have some helpful advice for them? Simply respond to this email and share your thoughts.