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John Nguyen-Yap

John Nguyen-Yap

Hands

At four years old He still asks for my hand, sometimes, When he lies down for bed.

Apr 24, 2021

Apr 24, 2021

John Nguyen-Yap

Names

Today is for justice. Today is for one man’s justice. Today is for their family.

Apr 21, 2021

Apr 21, 2021

John Nguyen-Yap

Sacred/Scared

Sacred.

Jun 1, 2020

Sacred/Scared

Jun 1, 2020

John Nguyen-Yap

I’m feeling nourished.

#InMyFeelingsFriday

Nov 22, 2019

I’m feeling nourished.

Nov 22, 2019

John Nguyen-Yap

It’s Important to Know My Weather. Please Ask.

It’s sunny, but not too warm. Definitely a chill coming. And clouds.

Oct 2, 2019

It’s Important to Know My Weather. Please Ask.

Oct 2, 2019

John Nguyen-Yap

Sketch: You Don’t Have to Write Like Carlos Bulosan to Write Our Stories (Like Carlos Bulosan)

It’s not our responsibility to convice others of our humanity, but it is our responsibility to hold accountable those that choose not to…

Dec 5, 2018

Sketch: You Don’t Have to Write Like Carlos Bulosan to Write Our Stories (Like Carlos Bulosan)

Dec 5, 2018

John Nguyen-Yap

My Immigrant Life: Why I’m Here and Why I Fight Back

At 4 years old, my parents brought my sister and I from the Philippines to Queens, NY. At that time, Dictator Ferdinand Marcos was still…

Oct 24, 2018

My Immigrant Life: Why I’m Here and Why I Fight Back

Oct 24, 2018

John Nguyen-Yap

John Nguyen-Yap

Father, partner, son, immigrant and a child of the Bay Area. In Oakland by way of Queens, NY and Manila. Co-host of Papa Culture Podcast.

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