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The Trouble with “Tribal” — The Discomforts of Identity Politics in Singapore

The Trouble with “Tribal” — The Discomforts of Identity Politics in Singapore

Tribalism, as Lawrence Wong understood and defines it, needs better elucidation.

by Ng Yi-Sheng January 6, 2022

Movie Review: Shang-Chi — Finally Hollywood gets Asian Representation Right

Movie Review: Shang-Chi — Finally Hollywood gets Asian Representation Right

Everything about Shang-Chi the Legend of the Ten Rings is promising. Well—except Awkwafina.

by Marcus Goh September 1, 2021

Why I Used to Hate My Race

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Why I Used to Hate My Race

Fairness has become something I now seek only in the way I treat others, not in my skin.

by Shawn Ambrose August 26, 2021

The Silent Minority: Nenek Siti Shares Her Views On Race

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The Silent Minority: Nenek Siti Shares Her Views On Race

77-year-old Madam Siti Koma shares her lived experiences and views on the current discourse about race.

by Sean Lim July 26, 2021

Three Teachers Speak About How Race is Taught In The Classroom

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Three Teachers Speak About How Race is Taught In The Classroom

Much has been said on tackling race issues in the classrooms. However, the voices of teachers have been visibly missing. We speak to three teachers to find out how they guide their students on this sensitive topic.

by Sean Lim July 21, 2021

ICYMI: 7 Takeaways from CNA’s: Regardless of Race, Will We Ever Get There?

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ICYMI: 7 Takeaways from CNA’s: Regardless of Race, Will We Ever Get There?

Image credit: Channel News Asia In 2016, CNA aired a discussion on the state of race relations in Singapore,Regardless of Race: Will We Ever Get There?, which documented the lived experience of local minorities. At the time, it makes for a groundbreaking discussion—telling of

by RICE July 14, 2021

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Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Chris, the Singaporean Learning Chinese on a Remote British Island

Meet Chris, the Singaporean Learning Chinese on a Remote British Island

Chris was never fond of Mandarin growing up. But he finds himself taking Chinese now in Jersey, UK after developing his own relationship with languages.

by Laili Abdeen

January 21, 2022

Walking on Fire: A Path Of Courage

Walking on Fire: A Path Of Courage

Walking on fire may seem dangerous to most, but for devotees at the Sri Mariamman Temple, it is a sacred reminder of what being human really means. Every year during Theemithi, they walk across a fire pit to give their thanksgiving to the goddess Drowpathai. Vimen, a longtime volunteer at the tem

by RICE

January 20, 2022

Amongst Us

Does Singlish Divide Us More Than It Unites?

Does Singlish Divide Us More Than It Unites?

There’s a preconceived notion that a “true” Singaporean speaks Singlish. So what happens to the Singaporeans who don’t?

by Zamiya Noor

December 5, 2021

Malay/Muslim women are still held back by domestic expectations. This needs to change.

Malay/Muslim women are still held back by domestic expectations. This needs to change.

Can the community move past old cultural mindsets on gender roles and shared responsibilities?

by Shahirah Mohamed Ansari

September 10, 2021

From Void Deck to Livestream: The Changing Face of Funerals in Singapore

From Void Deck to Livestream: The Changing Face of Funerals in Singapore

We find out how traditional funerals have adapted to fit the landscape of Singapore today.

by Edoardo Liotta

August 28, 2021