How Muralist Shela Yu Embraced Her Queer, Chinese American Story

A queer Chinese American artist from Mesa, Yu blends identity, healing, and creativity to make space for visibility — and for play — in Arizona’s desert arts scene.

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The Queer Chef Reviving Arizona’s Less-Discussed Chinese History

Chinese chorizo is being reborn in Tucson through Feng-Feng Yeh’s mission to preserve history, build visibility, and celebrate intersectional identity.

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These Arizonans Are Shaping Local Queer Asian Culture

Through art, music, and community projects, these creators are amplifying queer Asian voices and reshaping Arizona’s cultural landscape.

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