Tell Me Who To Be

If you identify as bicultural, you most likely were raised in a household that nourished two cultures. But, this rarely means that someone is 50 percent one culture and 50 percent the other. Recognizing and coming to terms with this is something that is difficult for many of us. However after moving back to the United States from India, I realized that being bicultural is more of a spectrum—where you land depends on how you were raised and your choices in life.

'Tell Me Who To Be' is a zine that features a collection of stories from people of color who have struggled with their bicultural identity. Through the use of expressive typography, handwriting, and digital illustration, the zine creates an overall personal experience for the reader. This project aims to spark conversations about bicultural journeys between people with similar and different backgrounds, to support and celebrate each other.