In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk cultural appropriation. A common talking point in the discussion on race and social justice, cultural appropriation is when one culture adopts elements of another culture. Join us as we talk tattoos and Sushiritos, and as we attempt to create a definition for the term, consider its neutrality, and try to answer difficult questions in regard to cultural appropriation in the Asian-American community. Follow the Pod on Twitter &amp; Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental   Business inquiries and longer messages: nocoastoriental@gmail.com   <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277">Support the show</a> (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

E9: Parenting - Eastern, Western, and Everything in Between

The Asian-American community is a diverse one. While the conversation in many cities – especially on the East and West Coasts – concerns diversity, inclusion, and representation, Asian-Americans in the Midwest and Middle America are still seeking cultural identity. In this podcast, Stevie Zheng and James He, two Asian-American guys from the Chicago suburbs, talk about their experiences growing up in developing a sense of identity and finding community.