My (s)Hero Helen!

Monday, May 23rd, 2005 | Gay Bloggers

I found this report on Model Minority on a wonderful lady I had the fortune to meet in my lifetime. Helen Zia, journalist, activist, feminist, and writer, is a personal hero of mine. I met her during a special event in the University of Miami hosted by the Asian American student groups on campus for the anthology “Screaming Monkeys : Critiques of Asian American Images” (Coffee House Press) . I actually had dinner with her and had a very cordial conversation before I actually found out and realized who she was. She spoke to us as a group, was knowledgeable, and managed to intertwine Asian-American and gay & lesbian activism, herself a lesbian.

Helenzia

Her book, “Asian American Dreams : The Emergence of an American People” (Helen Zia) is a delight to read for any queer Asian-American activist.

I was literally swooning over her accomplishments and when she spoke, she spoke with resolve and knowledge. Besides, I love her dyke hair! Forget Rosie, Helen rocked the dyke cut first!

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