Writer

 

Writer

SueAnn is a freelance writer, offering cultural analysis and commentary on a variety of social issues, culture, art, and music.

 
 

“Not in Our Name” – Understanding the Jewish Struggle for Palestine from a Taiwanese American Perspective

The "Ceasefire Resolution" and the journey for those whose family stories are inseparably entangled with these histories to look to the present and future to work for the creation of new governments and systems that can correct the problems of the past

Still Waiting for Justice: A Queer Christian’s Reflection for Pride Month

SueAnn Shiah, a Taiwanese American Queer Christian, offers a Pride Month reflection on accountability and abolition.

Who is Taiwanese? : A Taiwanese American Christian’s Response to the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church Shooting

We are a complicated people with so many backgrounds, stories, and ways of understanding identity. We are all a part of Taiwan, whether we call ourselves Taiwanese or not.

Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Dishonors a Beloved Folktale

'Mulan' is a cringe-inducing misrepresentation of Chinese history and culture. SueAnn Shiah dissects and reviews the problems and cultural inconsistencies of Disney’s live-action remake of the film here.


 

No Saviors, No Satisfaction in ‘Promising Young Woman’ — and Why That’s a Good thing

‘Promising Young Woman’ offers up no simple answers or victories, rather the sad reality in which there is no justice without acknowledging harm. SueAnn Shiah reflects on the Oscar winning thriller and contextualizes an entertaining take on a time old tale.