In this episode, we're in conversation with Richard Yu-Tang Lee, a second-generation Asian American artist and art director. He was born and raised in Chicago and currently lives in Portland, Maine. Richard and his wife recently founded a frozen Chinese food company called, Little Brother Chinese Food (check it out below).

Song clips in this episode include: 
Teresa Teng - "Tian Mi Mi"
Johnny Cash - "Ring of Fire"

Social handles:

richardlee.art

littlebrotherchinesefood.com

@itsmerichardlee

@littlebrotherchinesefood

Post show notes: 

In this conversation, Richard and I discuss labels like "POC" and "White Passing," going along with the thread of this podcast, and relating to contemporary discourse around identity. I strive to hold safe space for others, especially those with mixed identities to feel safe in exploring current language and figuring out what resonates with the self and with regards to the greater protection of a community. 

The difference between Race and Ethnicity is that Race is based on phenotype and Ethnicity is based on geographic region. However, the language is still fine-tuning itself as the culture adds to, takes away, and refines definitions and standards for use. We deserve to figure it out, learn better, do better, and strive for  accuracy.