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We share a variety of stories, reviews and commentary uplifting overlooked creatives across mediums and industries — from authors to filmmakers, musicians and actors.

‘Oakland Ilokana’ is a tribute to family, heritage and forgotten Filipina Americans
Elenita Makani O’Malley’s debut film is an intergenerational journey that centers on a perspective often overlooked in Filipino American history.
‘Julie Chan is Dead’ and the dark side of influencer fame: A Q&A with author Liann Zhang
In her gripping debut novel, Liann Zhang taps into her own past and explores twin identity, influencer culture and internet infatuation.
College, class and money moves in Kiley Reid’s ‘Come and Get It’
Kiley Reid’s sophomore novel “Come and Get It” brings readers to contemplate money, early adulthood and relationships.
Ami Park shares journey to ‘Alaska Daily’: ‘It’s definitely not been overnight’
“Alaska Daily” is the first time Ami Park is billed as part of a main cast. After years of navigating the Los Angeles acting circuit, it’s a feat Park doesn’t take lightly.