AAPI

Why Do We Ignore Donald Glover’s Fetishization of Asian Women?

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Not many fans are aware of Donald Glover’s problematic and harmful past with Asian culture and fetishization.…

May 30, 2024

Doing it for the Green Card: The Evolution of Feminism From Asian War Brides to Mail-Order Wives

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Once defined by war, always defined by their American husbands, Asian women marrying their way into U.S. citizenship changed the face of immigration rights, cultural pluralism and “American” marriages through profound feminism. …

May 29, 2024

In an article discussing the tragic fires in Maui, a tree is on fire as its limbs drape over.

Hawai’i on Fire

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Native Hawaiians Overcome Devastation…

September 1, 2023

A photograph of a young woman sitting and reading a book.

On Feeling Excluded From AAPI Heritage Month

Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University

I don’t, as a biracial woman, feel accepted into this group that is meant to be celebrated.…

May 23, 2023

in article about Asian stereotyping in the wake of Ali Wong's divorce from Justin Hakuta, a photo of Justin Hakuta and Ali Wong

Right Place, Wrong Face: The Plight of Picking the ‘Wrong Asian’

Joy Young, Chapman University

In light of Ali Wong’s divorce announcement, a mistaken photo reignites the #wrongasian hashtag. What does the error say about the internet’s treatment of non-white identities?…

May 1, 2022

An illustration of the main characters in Kung Fu.

The ‘Kung Fu’ Reboot Has Far Surpassed Its Predecessor

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

The show's charming characters and the emphasis it places on the importance of family are just a few reasons to tune in.…

April 19, 2021

Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez for an article on hate crimes against Asians

The Atlanta Spa Shootings Further Reveal America’s Legacy of Violence Against Asians

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

Hate crimes against Asian Americans have spiked thanks to the pandemic, recently culminating in the mass shooting in Georgia. Still, this is nothing new for America.…

March 31, 2021

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