Betty Cox

Bio

International art and cultural studies nerd. Currently a PR professional in New York, I'm making the most of my East Asian Studies degree from Princeton by writing, exploring and staying curious. Also, I don't know that guy creeping in the back of my profile photo. More from me at: theculturecrossing.tumblr.com

Aung San Suu Kyi US Trip: What is Next for Our Lady of Burma and Democracy

By Betty Cox

"It's traditional to release caged birds or fish on Burmese New Year's Day as an act of merit. In April 1989, the last Burmese New Year I celebrated before my house arrest, we released some doves, launching them into the emptiness above Inya Lake on…

Ai Weiwei Documentary Reveals Role of Art and Agitation in Improving Human Rights in China

By Betty Cox

The documentary "Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry," directed, produced, filmed, and co-edited by Alison Klayman, is a powerful tribute to the artist and agitator at the forefront of China's tumultuous human rights landscape. Both a portrait of Ai and a…

Muslim Stereotypes in America Shattered By Dirty Paki Lingerie Play

By Betty Cox

In New York, everyone is moonlighting. Waiter slash actor, sales associate slash musician, lawyer slash yogi. We’re all living our own double lives. As a Google tech support specialist slash actor, Aizzah Fatima is the quintessential moonlighter and…