Because I Said So—S2E16: I Am A Melting Pot

Tigris Parada is no stranger to the question, "Where are you from?" It may be curt and impolite, but it also tries to isolate her into a binary that doesn't fit. With heritage from places including Hawaii, Guatemala, and Japan, Tigris has learned to embrace the cultures that make her who she is, with one of the most important factors being staying educated on the issues that affect the people in these regions. In this episode, we discuss the untold history of Hawaii and how it still affects the narrative we portray today, as well as Asian American treatment in the US. Through this conversation, I was inspired to be more thoughtful about taking history from the textbook at face value. As I learned, and I hope you will as well, when we humanize the disgraces in our nations past, we open space for empathy and growth. This episode is truly what this podcast is all about, and I cannot wait for you all to hear it!