Writing
Published writing can be found in the Broad Street Review, Monarch, Studio Magazine, The Oaklandside, and more.
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Some 52 percent of young adult Americans live with one or both of their parents, according to 2020 research from Pew Research Center. The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the so-called boomerang phenomenon, which is the highest it's been since the Great Depression, and it's impacting both millennials and Gen-Z. This reported piece includes interviews from young adults who have lived through this, setting boundaries, and tips on how to handle the stress from licensed therapists.
Gross neglect of mental illness combined with a lack of access to mental health services has led to damaging effects in India, contributing to 197.3 million people living with mental disorders. Until the stigma around mental health is dismantled in Indian culture, feelings of shame and hopelessness will deter treatment and undoubtedly result in increased suffering.
‘Moments of Love,’ the third season of the Netflix series ‘Master of None,’ follows a queer Black couple discovering what brings them together, and what pulls them apart. Christina Anthony reviews.
Christina Anthony has spent her life adapting her clothing choices to fit in. Now, she’s finally taking back control of her style.
Christina Anthony’s parents emigrated from India to the U.S. in the 1980s and are devout Catholics. After transferring from private, Catholic school to a public junior high school, she felt like her worldview expanded dramatically, leading her to start to question her faith.
Poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong’s ‘Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning’ explores Asian American consciousness and tackles the truth about anti-Asian hate. Christina Anthony considers.
Actor, rapper, and activist Riz Ahmed's new concept album, ‘The Long Goodbye,’ asks what “home” means to immigrants and their descendants. Christina Anthony considers.
When your family lives with its own complicated experience of oppression, assimilation, and success, talking about racial justice can be especially challenging. But for Christina Anthony, it’s worth navigating those murky waters.
The Last Dance, now streaming on Netflix, is a 10-part documentary series spotlighting Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty leading up to their last run at a championship in 1997-98. Christina Anthony reviews.
The pandemic led Christina Anthony to foster a homeless cat for two weeks, and she remembered that our relationships with animals can say a lot about our relationships to people.
Actor, comedian, and writer Jenny Slate’s Little Weirds, a vulnerable and tender collection of offbeat essays, explores friendship, self-love, divorce, freedom, and just being a total weirdo. Christina Anthony reviews.
The 7th-grade besties of Hulu’s ‘PEN15,’ played by real-life adult friends looking back on their teen years, help us see the past with compassion and humor—and recognize racism. Christina Anthony remembers her own school years.
‘Gentefied,’ now streaming on Netflix, captures the duality of the immigrant experience, reminding us that life is about not just surviving, but thriving. Christina Anthony considers.
Christina Anthony tried to meditate for years, until a Vipassana retreat in Vietnam reset her perceptions. Here’s what she learned.
Jordan Peele’s latest horror blockbuster, ‘Us,’ makes you wonder if the real demons are on the inside. Christina Anthony considers.
Theatre Reviews
The Walnut Street Theatre presents ‘Shrek the Musical’ Let your freak flag fly
The Walnut’s ‘Shrek The Musical’ is an all-around impressive production that turns the classic fairytale trope on its head to create a funky-fresh and current play for all ages to enjoy. Read more
The Wilma Theater presents Clare Barron’s ‘Dance Nation’ Power in discovery
The Wilma Theater presents 'Dance Nation,' a bold comedy about a competitive dance troupe of teenage girls learning, growing, and evolving through self-discovery. Read more
Philly Fringe 2019: The Wooster Group presents ‘The B-Side’ Musical beings
The Wooster Group brought “The B-Side: ‘Negro Folklore from Texas State Prisons,’ A Record Album Interpretation” to Philly as part of the curated Fringe. It’s an astounding performance honoring prisoners who sang to survive. Read more
The Back Pack presents ‘Wear and Tear’ Playing with silence
The Back Pack’s innovative ‘Wear and Tear’ combined nonverbal performance with music, dance, and theater, pushing comedic boundaries while incorporating clowning, puppetry, and animation. Read more