Essay 5: With Great Privilege Comes Great Responsibility - NBC News

Essay 5: My AAPI Heritage Month Essay at NBC Asian America

"Ever since the day after September 11, 2001, I have taught my children the importance of watching out for their friends and standing up for their friends. Because they can....But I sometimes feel sad about some of what my children know."

Essay: With Great Privilege Comes Great Responsibility - NBC News

Appreciating @fkwang for writing this, we need more stories on depth of being Asian American, incl. privilege https://t.co/ZOrogVFHRx

— Eric Shih (@eshih) May 18, 2016

Another poignant, personal essay by @fkwang. We need more of these-by her & other AAPI voices telling their stories. https://t.co/seNqjqY2yv

— Christopher Kang (@ChrisNCAPA) May 18, 2016

Author @fkwang tells her children, "remember to always use your superpowers for good, never evil." https://t.co/Cr1R9ZVAgG via @nbcnews

— GeekGirlCon (@GeekGirlCon) May 22, 2016

Powerful essay on teaching our kids the language of race and rights, and to fight hate, by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang... https://t.co/33dRnTLtb2

— Katherine Lewis (@KatherineLewis) May 18, 2016

Thoughtful piece by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang abt the responsibility to use our superpowers as #AAPIs for good https://t.co/s4ffMcVKvG #AAPIHM

— AARP AAPI Community (@AARPAAPI) May 18, 2016

and from a friend whose twitter is locked:

1. 18 hours ago

   speaking of! @fkwang, we are overdue for another feast at your place. 18 hours ago
2. so much of this essay encapsulates what makes @fkwang such an extraordinary teacher, friend, artist, and mother.18 hours ago
3. you guys, please read this fantastic essay by @fkwang