10 Asian Americans Share Why They Celebrate Their Asian Heritage and Families

Coming from an African American and Taiwanese background, my Asian cultural learning experience was limited until I was older. I do not recall discussing my mother's cultural heritage when I was young, but throughout my life, I was able to learn. I grew to understand the Taiwanese culture from my mother's perspective, along with some of her struggles she faced in life. Now that I am older, I can better appreciate being from different backgrounds and embracing my Taiwanese heritage with pride, as well as passing it down to my own family! The best advice I received from family was to listen more than you speak.