Asians in the House

Mikki Yamashiro, Wrestler + Artist, on Being Part Asian and Queer Identity


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Mikki Yamashiro fights systems of oppression through her wrestling nom de guerre Candy Pain. She talks about being half-Japanese half-white, correct usage of ‘Hapa’, being mistaken for a Latinx or Jewish, figuring out her queer identity, wrestling to fight The Man and to educate people on how to deal with uncomfortable social situations, being a queer superhero for others, and creating crochet art inspired by her childhood cartoon-watching days.

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More info: Instagram: @asiansinthehouse

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Asians in the HouseBy Agnes Cao

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