Roots & Radiance

a NYSU Editorial Campaign

Now You See Us is a grassroots community dedicated to celebrating and empowering Asian identities through intimate gatherings and deeper conversations.


Our mission is to honor and amplify Asian American identities through meaningful gatherings and thought-provoking conversations. We curate purposeful experiences and impactful workshops that aim to dismantle harmful stereotypes, redefine dynamic cultural identities, and unapologetically celebrate the Asian diaspora.

Our Story

Kevi and Mai first crossed paths at a Brooklyn rooftop party one summer, both mistakenly thinking the other looked familiar. As they soon discovered, while they didn't know each other, there was an unspoken connection that brought them together intentionally. Amidst the rise of Asian hate crimes during the pandemic, their friendship gained deeper significance, becoming a source of support and a safe space to share their experiences…