Tae Hauk grew up in Kelowna as one of the few visible minorities in his community
An artist who grew up in Kelowna is using his childhood in the Okanagan to create music and inspire young people who have experienced racism.
“Being a minority in a predominantly white town with Caucasian parents definitely affected the way I perceived the world, and I think hip-hop resonated with me consequently,” said Hauk. He said that he quickly realized that being Asian in Kelowna meant he was going to stand out, no matter what.
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