Episode 21 w/ Judy Wu Dominick

I admire and appreciate this week’s guest, Judy Wu Dominick. Judy is such a gifted writer and a sharp thinker. We cover so many important topics from trauma, to Taiwanese history, Asian invisibility, the resilience of our immigrant parents, the importance of looking at and understanding our history, and engaging in racial justice. Her commitment to growing and learning with a humble posture is so refreshing and necessary (shout out to Be the Bridge). Judy is a woman of integrity and one to know and learn from. Excited for you to listen to our conversation this week.

LEARN MORE ABOUT JUDY

Wordpress: https://www.lifereconsidered.com
Twitter: @judydominick
Instagram: @judy.dominick

Judy Wu Dominick is an essayist, poet, and musician focused on equipping Christians with the tools they need to engage more thoughtfully, lovingly, and effectively across societal divisions. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas by immigrant parents from Taiwan. Her work has been published in Christianity Today, Faithfully Magazine,Good Grit Magazine, Fathom Magazine, A Moment to Breathe: 365 Devotions That Meet You in Your Everyday Mess, and the (in)courage Devotional Bible. She is also a content developer for Be the Bridge, a non-profit organization that empowers small groups of racially diverse Christians to explore and address the root causes of racial division in the United States. She worked as a physician assistant from 2000-2007 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She holds a Master of Science in epidemiology from the University of Texas School of Public Health (1997) and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (1999) from Baylor College of Medicine. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in history at Rice University in 1994.

FAVORITE ASIAN COMFORT FOOD

Dimsum & Dumplings !

DID YOU KNOW?

Early Taiwanese immigrants sought refuge in America during an era of martial-law in Taiwan from 1949 - 1989 known as the Kuomingtang party’s White Terror or the 228 Incident. It started when the Agents of the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau struck a Tawainese widow suspected of selling contraband cigarettes. As a result, protests erupted nationwide. During this time, Taiwanese citizens were terrorized by the military and government. It’s estimated over 18,000 people were killed during this period. Since then, Taiwan’s past presidents and politicians have openly acknowledged and apologized for the 228 Incident. 

Notable Taiwanese Americans include renowned journalist Lisa Ling, Eric Lui, a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, and NBA player Jeremy Lin. Also, Nobel Prize winner Dr. Yuan T. Lee, who is particularly recognized for his efforts in combating threats to freedom of speech and other rights integral to the practice of science.

NEWS & LINKS

Christianity Today: Love Your Political Frenemies

TED TALK: The Danger of a Single Story : Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story