A country made by, responsible for, now against the immigrants Like many other young Southeast Asians, Borey Ai, also known as PJ, joined a gang for protection after being bullied at school and in his daily life. At 14...
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Understanding the Asian American Divide
In her comedy special, “Baby Cobra,” comedian Ali Wong joked, “fancy Asians are the Chinese, the Japanese. They get to do fancy things like host Olympics. Jungle Asians host diseases.” It’s no secret that East Asians...
Chinese Americans are targeted by the administration. Again.
“A Thousand Talents: China’s Campaign to Infiltrate and Exploit US Academia,” was the original name of the US Border Security and Immigration Senate Subcommittee hearing held at the beginning of Immigrant Heritage Month...
Jeong Kwan: Korean Buddhist Nun Who Became ‘Chef’s Table’ Star
“Chef’s Table” is a documentary series on Netflix that spotlights outstanding chefs around the world and elevates the culinary arts with glamorous food videography to wow the most discriminating audience. Its reputation...
Ruby Ibarra’s “US” Empowers Pinays Around the World
During the recent Grammy Awards season I saw the music video, “You Can’t Judge A Book,” which is one of Mastercard’s new campaign ads. It features emerging artists who have broken industry barriers and challenged...
Winter Olympians Spotlight Asian American Stories
“Why would you ever want to watch the Winter Olympics?” my friend asked with a raised eyebrow. “Only white people play those sports.” In a way, she wasn’t wrong. Our Asian peers were well-represented on our high...