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Tag: Asian Americans
Negate the Hate
It’s impossible to escape the news of anti-Asian racism. Recently, a (now unemployed) Brentwood, Calif. realtor went viral after unleashing a racially-charged diatribe upon a mortified Asian American passerby. […]
Review: ‘Asian Americans’ Docu-Series Illuminates A Different Side Of American History
Late Jamaican political activist and journalist Marcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” For […]
Coming In 2020 To A TV Screen Near You: ‘Asian Americans’
For decades, Asian American stories like those of the “Railroad Chinese” and the interned Japanese were relegated to the margins of history books or were simply not mentioned. Now, […]
Asian Americans Answer: People I’ve Been Mistaken For
“I had one guy who was so mad at me because he thought I was lying about who I was.”
Poll: In 2016, 79 Percent Of Asian Americans Voted For Clinton
Seventy-nine percent of 2016 Asian American voters wanted Hillary Clinton for president, while a majority supported stricter gun control laws, comprehensive immigration reform, and laws that protect the LGBT […]
10 facts about Asian Americans in 2016
Everything you wanted to know about Asian Americans this year. AAs… 1. …are still the fastest-growing racial group in the U.S. Between 2009 and 2014, the Asian American population […]
The Real “Problem” with the Golden Globes North Korean Sketch
Featured image: Tina Fey, Margaret Cho, and Amy Poehler during the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Paul Drinkwater / NBCUniversal via Getty Images Story by Natalie Do There has been […]
Report Highlights Buying Power of Asian American Consumers
UPDATE (June 11, 2015): Nielsen released the third edition of its Asian American consumer report “Asian Americans: Culturally Connected and Forging the Future” earlier today. The report delved into […]
[VIDEO] Steven Yeun Says Not All Asians Look Alike
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Steven Yeun came on Conan last night with a mission. “Once and for all, we don’t all look alike,” said Yeun, referring to […]
PSA: A New Way to Get Covered
Pictured above: Connie Lo (center, standing), a staffer with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles, helps with healthcare coverage enrollment. by DOREENA WONG, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles Obamacare means different […]
[VIDEO] Awkward Moments Only Asians Understand
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com “Where are you from? No, where are your parents from?” The creative team behind the hilarious comedy sketch “If Asians Said the Stuff […]
‘Carnal Orient’ Aims To Challenge The Fetishization of Asian Women In Media
by HAEIN JUNG Last year the band Day Above Ground released “Asian Girlz,” a controversial song and music video laden with lyrics and images that many Asian Americans found offensive. […]
‘Asian Carp’ Could See Name Change Following Complaints
Minnesota may change the controversial name of an invasive species of fish, commonly referred to in the United States as Asian carp, to prevent identifying Asian Americans with a […]
ECAASU 2011 at UMASS Amherst
CALLING ALL STUDENTS! The East Coast Asian American Student Union, the largest inter-collegiate Asian American student network in the nation, is holding its annual conference, ECAASU 2011, on February […]
