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.6 min read·Aug 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 injustice6 min read·Feb 7, 2023----
Alyssa EsparazFrom the frontlines of the global food crisisAn interview with Palamanga Ouali, Compassion International’s Vice President, Africa Region.6 min read·Jan 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.8 min read·May 20, 2021--7--7
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.5 min read·Sep 12, 2020----