Hines Ward is The Man

Normally, I'm not a big Steelers' fan, but Asian American athletes always take a spot in my heart. Mixed Asian Americans even more. And Hines Ward is pretty damn cool. Cause he's half black half Korean and he talks about it. Its refreshing to see someone in the mainstream talk candidly about race relations.

He speaks to his experiences feeling cast out by blacks, whites, and Koreans because of his heritage. He wants to fit in, but on his own terms. And instead of using his fame to gain acceptance for himself, he's using it to bring the issue to light and gain a little respect for other people who have similar experiences being half Korean.

Check out the article from today's New York Times.