“No one knows for sure that that tomorrow won't come, but most people assume that tomorrow will still exist as usual. This is Toba's Paradox, which means, hope overcomes doubt.”

Toba Beta is a Japanese-American writer and educator. She is known for her thoughtful essays on cultural identity and the intersections of race, gender, and education, blending personal reflection with broader social analysis. Her work often explores the complexities of belonging in multiple worlds.