Growing up as a second-generation Chinese Australian, I was constantly learning that the norm was actually just my norm.
All in Vol 1 Iss 4
Rose Garden
Acrylic paint on canvas by Julie Mejia.
Verbalizing Attraction
How do I explain that the “connection” they conceptualize as friendship represents a lot more to me? What does “more” mean to an asexual, anyway?
Thoughts, Musings, and Life.
Blog and Photography by Bella.
I am Asexual
Poetry by Julie Mejia.
Nemo Siqueiros' "Finding Me" Radio Program
I wanted to be a voice for queer people of color in the community amongst the majority of queer white voices that drowned everyone else out.
Examining the Whiteness of the Ace Community
Although ace visibility is changing, whiteness still dominates the community. This may be partially attributed to the fact that “asexuality,” as a contemporary identity category, originated within selective and highly white online spaces…
La Virgen
Digital Art by Kamy Martinez.
Racing Ace: Asexuality, Race, and Social Justice
Understand that an asexual movement must address the nuances of racialized sexuality before being able to argue for an identity-based asexuality.
Victoria Kee's "I Don't Give A Fuck" Web Series
Victoria Kee discusses her upcoming web series and representation for ace people of color.
Queen of Aces
“And what life is, often, is highly sexual – for most people, anyway. Or at least, that’s my understanding of it.”
Well
Poetry by Ashley Kleczka.
Indian Aces: Awareness and Activism in India
All of this basically means that for someone who's asexual in India, their adolescence would be a period of great confusion, owing to the lack of awareness and agency available right now.
el ace
Acrylic Paint on canvas by Julie Mejia.