Yoonji Han

The first book I flat out sobbed to was The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

- last book you read: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
- your current read: The Will of the Many by James Islington
- last book added to your TBR: I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying by Youngmi Mayer

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I'm THRILLED to be here and can't wait to be a part of the smart, funny, thought-provoking, and, above all, supportive online watering hole we used to have. I hope you'll consider following for more 🫡

A night at ‘Poly Poly Oxen Free,’ Brooklyn’s new polyamorous dating show “We’re bringing you the hottest, most emotionally stable poly people in Brooklyn,” said the event’s host.

I've been freelancing since I got laid off in January (boo), but have continued reporting on niche cultures and communities, including Asian American drag artists and Gen Z singles turning to matchmaking.

Most recently, I wrote about a polyamorous dating show for Gothamist!

James Hong has acted in over 650 roles including in 'Everything Everywhere All At Once.' At 93, he's still shattering records. As one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood history, James Hong has paved the way for Asian American talent in film and television.

I especially LOVE culture stories and explored those in my sub-beat of entertainment and media. It was an absolute joy speaking with the legendary James Hong when "Everything Everywhere All At Once" premiered:

50 years since Title IX was enacted, survivors of sexual assault say the law failed to protect them Title IX was enacted 50 years ago to protect students from sexual violence. But some survivors of color say they face heightened barriers and bias.

I also covered policy issues and their impact on marginalized communities, whether it was the dismantling of race-based affirmative action or Title IX's legacy:

From mass weddings to sex rituals, life inside the controversial Unification Church Grappling with the feeling that they lived double lives, people born into the church tell Insider what it was like to escape and forge new identities for themselves.

One of the projects I'm proudest of is a three-part series on what it was like to grow up in the cult-like Unification Church — from mass weddings at Madison Square Garden to purity rituals — and what it took to leave it:

The Next Generation of Chinatown Many children of immigrants grew up in their parents' gift shops, tea emporiums, and restaurants. Now, they're taking over their family businesses, adapting and innovating on years of tradition.

*cautiously peeks out from x wasteland* 👋

For my first Bluesky post, I wanted to share some of my favorite stories I've reported on as a little get-to-know-me! Until earlier this year, I was the race & identity reporter at BI, where I covered communities like this one in a gorgeous photo essay: