“Dreamer” By: Ram, 10th grade Asian American LEAD’s (AALEAD) MD High School Program I am a dreamer… And often I question: “What is real?” Is it the life I’m living, the dreams I’m dreaming Or is it me…just me? To know another you must know yourself And that’s when you reveal your voice The voice buried by social anxiety, parental …
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Asian Fortune newspaper is the only English language newspaper targeting the entire Asian and Pacific American (APA) community in the DC metropolitan area since 1993. We are seeking local writers of APA heritage from DC, Maryland, and Virginia to contribute their poetry to our upcoming issue. THEMES September 2013 – Education: What types of education exist? How can education help …
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By Amanda L. Andrei A Monday night in Dupont Circle. Traffic is light, bar activity is subdued. Everyone knows Metro will close at midnight, and taxis are easier to grab. Monday: not your typical going-out night. But in the heart of the neighborhood someone is singing her heart out, eyes closed and hands wrapped around the mic. Someone is reciting …
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