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162: Chinatown Market Name Change

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Charis and Eugene talk at length about streetwear brand Chinatown Market deciding to rename themselves. This comes in response to people in the Asian American community expressing their concerns with the use of the name. Eugene and Charis discuss this situation in light of the current context of increased anti-Asian racism in North America as well as discussing whether personal wardrobes should carry sentimental value. 00:04:06 Chinatown Market 00:50:42 Filipino Attire Chinatown Market to Undergo Name Change by Obi Anyanwu Amid Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, I Found Beauty in Filipino Attire by Isiah Magsino Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maekanitup/message

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