INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Bridging Cultures and Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Legacy of Biracial Korean Women Making Herstory
Representation matters in closing the gap in identity
If you didn’t figure it out yet, I’m biracial Korean. Born to an American father of German descent and a Korean mother during a time when there weren’t many Asian females in prominent roles, it was hard to understand who I was and know how to identify myself, especially being biracial.
The phrases, “not Korean enough,” “not White enough,” or “not Black enough” are very common to many biracial Koreans, no matter what part of the world you live in. As time has gone by, it’s heartwarming to see certain women bridging the dual cultures and breaking barriers.
Let’s celebrate them!
Tiffany Young
One such person is Tiffany Young. Born Stephanie Young Hwang, daughter of a Korean-American father and White-American mother, she has made her mark in the music industry. Being discovered at the young age of 15, she quickly found herself as a member of the most popular girl group globally — Girl’s Generation.
