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Samson Chan

Samson Chan is a Vancouver-based storyteller, lawyer, and digital space enthusiast. He has a multidisciplinary background in public health, business, law, technology and non-profit. Born in Hong Kong but raised in Vancouver, he appreciates and embraces the cultural duality and the impact of diversity. He believes in community building and cultural education and empowerment and is passionate to do so through personal stories via digital media and technology. He contributes through Cold Tea Collective and his involvement with start-ups and diversity-focused organizations.

Samson's Latest Articles

Boba tea and cultural appropriation: Why leaders and media need a greater focus on cultural sensitivity

By Zeph Wong, Samson Chan & Pearl Zhou ● Opinion ● October 19, 2024

In a Dragons’ Den episode, guest Dragon Simu Liu confronts a pitch for cultural appropriation, proving cultural sensitivity has a role in business.

Evan Japanese Americana

Japanese Americana – Get ready with Evan

By Evan-Thomas May & Samson Chan ● Opinion ● April 30, 2024

Get ready with Evan to learn and dress in Japanese Americana

asian fashion

Asian fashion influencers in North America

By Evan-Thomas May & Samson Chan ● Beyond Labels ● February 22, 2024

Get your fashion inspiration from these five Asian fashion influencers in North America

Mr. Brandt Louie speaking at the Canadian Senate in 2023

Brandt Louie on changing the narrative for future generations

By May Au, Samson Chan & Pearl Zhou ● Interview ● February 5, 2024

Canadian businessman Mr. Brandt Louie shares stories about growing up in Vancouver and hopes for the future generations of the Asian diaspora.

Vintage fashion Asia

Vintage shopping culture between North America and Asia

By Evan-Thomas May & Samson Chan ● Beyond Labels ● January 25, 2024

Vintage shopping culture between Asia and North America is a tale of two worlds.

Asian founded streetwear

Five Asian founded streetwear items as Christmas gifts

By Evan-Thomas May & Samson Chan ● Beyond Labels ● December 6, 2023

Up your fashion game with these five Asian founded streetwear items recommended by Evan for the 2023 holidays.

sneaker culture east

Sneaker Culture – East vs. West

By Evan-Thomas May & Samson Chan ● Beyond Labels ● November 6, 2023

Sneaker culture changed in North America, but not in the East. Here are our thoughts on what the West can learn from the East.

Akatsuki Japan

Akatsuki Japan – International run of Japan men’s basketball team

By Evan-Thomas May & Samson Chan ● Opinion ● September 29, 2023

The success of Akatsuki Japan is a breakthrough for Asian athletes and Asian culture.

Formula 1

Formula 1 and Zhou Guanyu – Race for all races

By Evan-Thomas May & Samson Chan ● Opinion ● August 28, 2023

Zhou Guanyu’s emergence in Formula 1 is a diversity breakthrough in a global sport that lacks diversity.

Stephanie Hsu as Kat, Sabrina Wu as Deadeye, Ashley Park as Audrey, and Sherry Cola as Lolo in Joy Ride.

Joy Ride arrives at an intersection of inclusive storytelling for the Asian American diaspora

By Pearl Zhou & Samson Chan ● Opinion ● July 12, 2023

Joy Ride is a movie that relies on jokes that resonate with the Asian diaspora and Asian adoptee community — but at whose expense?