Reflections on a Text Received on a Spring Afternoon

I was sitting at my desk on a cool spring afternoon last week when I received the text. Outside, cherry plum blossoms had all but shed from recent rains but jasmine and wisteria were suddenly everywhere.

Sharline ChiangMarch 26, 2025

From the Margins to the Center: Pulitzer Prizes and the rise of Asian American winners and leaders

A few weeks ago, when this year's Pulitzer Prize award winners were announced, I was struck by the number of Asian American winners and finalists.

By my count, out of the 23 categories, there were at least eight Asian Americans named (see list below). Given that May is also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this all felt serendipitous, significant, and magnificent—a true cause to celebrate!

Sharline ChiangMay 24, 2023

We are Multitudes: Why the Everything Everywhere All At Once Oscar Wins Matter

On Sunday, as I watched Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan tearfully accept their Oscar awards, I pumped my fists and dabbed my eyes. Asians sweeping the freakin’ Oscars!