Jimmy Nguyen interviews Miss Universe 1997 Brook Lee (the only Native Hawaiian to win the Miss USA crown) about all things Hawaii! Brook talks about why she loves Hawaii, its tourism, the differences between its islands, and what makes Hawaii unique from other island groups. She also explains the “Aloha…
Jimmy Nguyen interviews Miss Universe 1997 Brook Lee about why she is such a strong straight ally for LGBT rights and equality – including posing for the NOH8 campaign.
Jimmy Nguyen talks with Miss Universe 1997 Brook Lee about the rise in America of interracial relationships and mixed race children. She discusses her mixed race heritage and her own interracial marriage. Jimmy and Brook also discuss perceptions of racial appearance, and why ultimately attempts to categorize race should not…
Jimmy Nguyen interviews Miss Universe 1997 Brook Lee about beauty and aging – and how to age beautifully. Brook tells us that beauty doesn’t come from a special cream or a regimen; it’s all about your attitude and how you express yourself.
Jimmy Nguyen talks with Miss Universe 1997 Brook Lee about the need for more diversity in beauty and beauty pageants. Jimmy and Brook also discuss increasing diversity in media, and Brook’s favorite Asian American media personalities.
“You’re Asian. How are your eyes so big?” “If you’re looking straight ahead, can you see the floor and the ceiling at the same time?” “So what is the deal with Asia?”