Alyssa EsparazWhat Ahsoka taught me: on girl power and losing my religionIn honour of the upcoming release of the Ahsoka series, here’s a little essay on what the character has meant to me over the last 15 years.Aug 15, 2023Aug 15, 2023
Alyssa EsparazA high profile look at how whiteness works: on Harry Styles’ Grammys momentHow a pop star’s now-infamous speech highlights the sinister intricacies of systemic injusticeFeb 7, 2023Feb 7, 2023
Alyssa EsparazFrom the frontlines of the global food crisisAn interview with Palamanga Ouali, Compassion International’s Vice President, Africa Region.Jan 20, 2023Jan 20, 2023
Alyssa EsparazinAn Injustice!Captain America is Black and we’re all uncomfortable: how Marvel got it rightBIPOC viewers know exactly what it means to say, “I’m still here,” in all its tension, doubt and resistance.May 20, 20217May 20, 20217
Alyssa EsparazOn #BoycottMulan: Resisting the single storyI’ve begun to see a troubling pattern of Asian movies not being afforded even a sliver of the nuance that is given to Western films.Sep 12, 2020Sep 12, 2020