We had the privilege to speak with Ada Cheng about the problematic issues of society and how change MUST begin with ourselves and our own systems. We inherit a lot of sexist, racist, and classist ideologies that we need to pick apart and unlearn. However, unlearning is only ONE step - ACTION and EQUITY must occur.
Ada is a professor-turned-storyteller, solo performer, and storytelling show producer. She has also been featured at storytelling shows and done her two solo performances all over the country. Ada is the producer and the host of four storytelling shows, including Pour One Out: A Monthly Storytelling Series, Am I Man Enough?, Talk Stories: An Asian American/Asian Diaspora Storytelling Show, and Speaking Truths Series. She creates platforms for people to tell difficult and vulnerable stories as well as for communities who may not have opportunities otherwise. She is the Education and Outreach Specialist with Women's Leadership and Resource Center at UIC. Her motto: Make your life the best story you tell.
Ada Cheng:
https://www.instagram.com/sjadacheng/
http://www.renegadeadacheng.com/
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