Grace Hwang Lynch

Grace Hwang Lynch is a San Francisco Bay Area based freelance writer with a focus on race, culture and family. Her work has appeared on PBS, Salon, MSNBC, xoJane and BlogHer. She also blogs about Asian mixed-race families at HapaMama.

Grace Hwang Lynch is a San Francisco Bay Area based freelance writer with a focus on race, culture and family. Her work has appeared on PBS, Salon, MSNBC, xoJane and BlogHer. She also blogs about Asian mixed-race families at HapaMama.

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One Latina's journey to college amid admissions scandals and inequities

In the wake of the college admissions scandal and ongoing drama around affirmative action policies at elite colleges, what is it like to be a high school student, a Latina, and a first-generation college applicant?

One Latina's journey to college amid admissions scandals and inequities

Harvard affirmative action case far from over as plans for appeal begin

Harvard affirmative action case far from over as plans for appeal begin
An Asian couple pushes a baby stroller on their way into a shopping mall.

Asian Americans could be the group most affected by the census citizenship question

Asian Americans could be the group most affected by the census citizenship question
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A trial alleging racial discrimination weighs on Asian American college applicants

A trial alleging racial discrimination weighs on Asian American college applicants
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American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'

American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'
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More college students in California are eligible for help getting enough to eat

At the University of California, Berkeley, they’re trying to help students get enrolled in food aid programs. But it’s not just a problem in California.

More college students in California are eligible for help getting enough to eat
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This college freshman is worried about affirmative action — but not that it will keep him out of Harvard

Harvard University is being sued for allegedly discriminating against Asian and white applicants. But most Asian Americans agree with admissions policies that take race into account.

This college freshman is worried about affirmative action — but not that it will keep him out of Harvard
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A Muslim immigrant and a Christian pastor find common ground — and try to connect with their Latino neighbors too

It’s not always easy to bridge gaps in communities. But these two friends are giving it a try.

A Muslim immigrant and a Christian pastor find common ground — and try to connect with their Latino neighbors too
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California will soon provide ethnic studies classes for all high schoolers. Here's why.

A Stanford study says providing high school students with ethnic studies courses may help them stay in school and stay engaged. California has passed a law to make them available at all high schools in the state.

California will soon provide ethnic studies classes for all high schoolers. Here's why.
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Rocked by suicides, Palo Alto high schools want to make mental health care as normal as eating breakfast

In February, the CDC was called in to investigate Palo Alto's suicide crisis. Now, high schools have opened new wellness centers to try to help teens better cope.

Rocked by suicides, Palo Alto high schools want to make mental health care as normal as eating breakfast
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Too much boba is bad for you. California's new data law could show who’s most at risk.

A bill in California will change the way the state collects data about Asian Americans, at least in the arena of public health.

Too much boba is bad for you. California's new data law could show who’s most at risk.
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The savory treat of the Dragon Boat Festival and the aunties who make them

It’s not a coincidence that bah tsang is sometimes translated as “Taiwanese tamales” — they circulate among Taiwanese Americans in much the same way as tamales are sold in Latino communities.

The savory treat of the Dragon Boat Festival and the aunties who make them
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The CDC is investigating a cluster of teen suicides in Palo Alto

Asian American mental health professionals aren’t waiting for the CDC findings to combat the causes of these deaths.

The CDC is investigating a cluster of teen suicides in Palo Alto
An illusration of woman's silhouette for Black History Month

Why Black History Month is for people of other races too

This blogger says Black History Month is for everyone, and doesn't begin and end with February.

Why Black History Month is for people of other races too