Stories and Identity
Our Asian American stories are what cultivate our identities, and as a collective, AAWA-OC works to empower Asian American women to embrace their stories of resilience and tell the stories that have forged their history and identities in Southern California. Read the stories below to learn about the amazing Asian American Women who have forged the way for younger generations, and are at the frontier of redefining the Asian American identity story.
Telling our stories are the first step
In embracing Who We Are
And it is still bring written...
Through the resilient women
who make life possible
Public Figures
List and Stories of Public Figures such as politicians, celebrities, and others who forge the way for other Asian Americans to celebrate their identity. Includes autobiographies, links, articles and more.
Business Owners
Asian American women who drive innovation across industries, bringing unique perspectives to their work and overcoming language barriers, cultural challenges, sexism and more.
Survivors
Survivors of War, Trauma, Loss, Betrayal, Abuse, and more. Asian American Women stories start with the relocation of our families from Asia, often due to war and loss. These stories are written in our blood and identity.
Identity Stories
Discovering and creating an identity for ourselves in a culture that promotes the eradication of our Asian Culture. Navigating the numerous identities of Asian American life and the perspectives that make these stories important to tell.
Artist
Stories
Musical, Visual, or Written, the human experience needs the expression of art and emotions. Explore the Asian American Artists doing the hard work to contribute to today's artistic narrative.
Family Stories
Our identities as mothers, daughters, and sisters, are stories we navigate as Asian American women. These roles come with the expectations of our forefathers and require resilience and courage to break through the mold.
Resilience Stories
Stories of how Asian American women champion their pains and trials to overcome and thrive in Orange County, CA and the larger United States.
Coming Home
Stories of coming home to their motherland to reclaim and seek their cultural birthright. Asian American Women are tied to the stories of their forefathers, passing down culture, language, and identities to future generations.