“Hearing Suki’s stories felt like a trip down memory lane. It’s New York but with so many traces of history and family struggle in every nook and cranny. This inspired me to translate them visually like a heavily congested road of nostalgia, starting from the stairs of Morningside Park and leading up all the way toward the sunset.”
—Kezia Gabriella, Illustrator
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At age 86, Suki Terada Ports has long been an esteemed statesperson in her neighborhood and an activist for the larger diverse—and AAPI—community. She grew up as a Japanese American in Harlem, New York right at the peak of Japanese racism during World War II. This experience has left her with a wealth of fascinating stories and a unique perspective on her cultural and ethnic identity.
“New York. Do you want the apartment number? I’ve lived in the same neighborhood for 86 years. People can’t believe that, with the face I have, New York is where I’m really from.”
—Suki Terada Ports
MEET THE ARTIST
Kezia Gabriella is a Dutch, Chinese, and Indonesian illustrator based in Singapore. Her vibrant, detailed compositions evoke a distinct sense of nostalgia and history perfect for representing Suki’s layered story.
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