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The Model Minority Myth Is a Boon to Academic Inequality

The Model Minority Myth turned Asian Americans into a discriminatory tool against fellow minorities, as demonstrated in affirmative action court cases.…

December 16, 2022

In an article about "The Bachelorette", an illustration of three women and a missing woman silhouette

‘The Bachelorette’ Still Lacks Proper Asian American Representation

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

In its nearly 20-year run, ABC’s reality dating show again falls short on Asian American representation in its upcoming summer season.…

June 26, 2022

in an article about assisting the AAPI community, photo of New York City Chinatown

Here Is How You Can Help the AAPI Community in NYC

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the past two years have presented serious challenges, but there are ways to help stop the hate directed toward this community.…

March 29, 2022

An image of a megachurch service, depicting a crowd of people raising their hands in worship before a sign reading "Jesus" and a Christian rock band performing onstage.

A Megachurch Can Provide Community, but Also Profound Alienation

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

After attending a church service, a non-believer shares his thoughts on the power of religion to unite people of faith — but also to estrange outsiders.…

June 18, 2021

Cathy Park Hong’s ‘Minor Feelings’ Is an Asian American Reckoning

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

Using the lens of the Korean American experience, this essay collection presents a fiery look at the subtle ways that white supremacy manifests itself.…

May 29, 2021

An illustration of some recording artists signed to 88rising.

88rising Is Raising Asian American Artists to Global Heights

Karen Lu, Yale University

More and more Asian musicians have been able to break into mainstream Western media, and a mass media company is one of the factors that has encouraged this success.…

April 3, 2021

Uncle Roger Uses Humor To Stand Up for Asian Cuisine on YouTube

Aimi Wen, Duke University

Comedian Nigel Ng employs his humorous alter ego — a stereotypical middle-aged Malaysian man — to address the appropriation of East Asian food.…

December 5, 2020

‘Glee,’ While Forward-Thinking at the Time, Feels a Little Outdated Now

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

While the show has approached many serious themes throughout its six seasons, it hasn't always addressed them properly.…

October 8, 2020

These 5 YouTubers Highlight the Complexities of Growing Up Asian American

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

These Asian lifestyle vloggers crack open the good, the bad and the ugly of the Asian American experience.…

October 8, 2020

In an article about the 2020 census, a smiling family lies on the grass together

The 2020 Census: Who Counts, and Who Is Missed?

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

COVID-19 might affect the collection of U.S. population data, but the count suffers more because some communities are continually overlooked.…

July 13, 2020

Ali Wong Breaks Down Stereotypes One Joke at a Time

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

By focusing on inequities and double standards in gender, race, relationships and family, this standup is proving herself to be one of the most timely comedic voices today.…

June 30, 2020

Illustration by Yao Jian of Ellie Chu from the Half of It

‘The Half of It’ Is a Perfect Example of Queer Asian American Representation

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

You might think the Netflix original just provides a twist on the love triangle trope, but you don’t know the half of it.…

May 27, 2020

Banana Magazine, an Asian American magazine

Here Are 5 Asian American Magazines To Celebrate in May

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so why not read about the importance of loving and accepting our identities?…

May 19, 2020

'Tigertail' tells the story of Pin-Jui allowing for the author to celebrate her cultural heritage and mixed identity as a Taiwanese American.

Netflix’s ‘Tigertail’ Tells a Multigenerational Taiwanese Immigrant Story

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Directed by Alan Yang, the film revolves around a stoic Asian father and his strained relationship with his Americanized daughter — and his longing for home.…

May 12, 2020

"Feminist Antibodies" allows for Asian-American voices to be heard during a time of extreme exnophobia and discrimination.

‘Feminist Antibodies’ Is a Stern Rebuke to Coronavirus-Related Racism

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The zine released by the Asian American Feminist Collective offers a communal response to the emerging anti-Asian xenophobia in the wake of COVID-19.…

May 5, 2020