It's time for Asian Americans to unite in solidarity with black Americans
Jeff Yang on the need for Asian Americans to unite in solidarity with Black Americans.
Damaged Asian businesses show solidarity with Black Lives Matter protesters
"EVERYTHING IN MY STORE WILL BE REPLACEABLE," one shop owner wrote, "while lives are being senselessly lost, on a way too regular basis, is the way bigger issue."
The Asian American Reply to Pandemic-Era Racism Must Be Cross-Racial Solidarity "Asians can and should take time to grieve and process the trauma of what we're experiencing. But it's also time to push our collective racial consciousness forward, past insular self-awareness and toward cross-racial solidarity."
Asian Americans need to talk about anti-blackness in our communities
Hmong American police officer Tou Thao, who stood by as George Floyd died at the hands of his colleague, has sparked a conversation among Asian Americans.
Untitled: A Reflection from a Vietnamese American in Minneapolis
Bao Phi, a Minneapolis-based poet, writes about George Floyd's murder, the unrest that followed, and what it's like being a Vietnamese American in the Twin Cities at this pivotal moment in history.
For One Immigrant Community, George Floyd's Death Isn't Just About Black And White
Former police officer Tou Thao, a Hmong American, is seen on video of the killing running interference with the crowd and standing watch. His involvement has stirred a racial debate among Asian Americans.
How Asian Americans Are Reckoning With Anti-Blackness In Their Families
George Floyd's death at the hands of police has galvanized some Asian Americans to try to start conversations with their families about anti-Black racism.
Talking to my non-Black Asian Mom About Property Destruction
"While I've written a lot both publicly and academically about how to challenge anti-Blackness in non-Black Asian American communities, I haven't unpacked property destruction in relationship to Black Lives Matter protests. So here are some strategies I've used."
30+ Ways Asians Perpetuate Anti-Black Racism Everyday "We all perpetuate anti-Black racism in our daily lives. We can't fight anti-Black racism unless we can notice its manifestation in ourselves and others on a daily basis in our workplace, social interactions, and online engagement.
Myka Stauffer and the Aggressively Inspirational World of "Adoption Influencers"
When YouTube influencer Myka Stauffer tearfully announced that she "rehomed" a baby she and her husband adopted, people began talking about the pitfalls of the adoption industry and "adoption influencers."
Shannon Lee on Bruce Lee's legacy and how their family dealt with racism
Bruce Lee's daughter discusses the ESPN documentary Be Water.
Bruce Lee Was a Civil Rights Leader. What Would He Say Now?
Shannon Lee and Be Water director Bao Nguyen discuss the martial arts legend's legacy of activism.
I had a million reasons to love Bruce Lee, but I hated him
The Undefeated's Cary Chow had a complicated relationship with Bruce Lee. He reached out to others to hear their thoughts on the martial arts icoin, and whether they suffered from the same cultural paradox.
Dear Bruce Lee, I wish you were here...
Actor Daniel Wu pens a letter to his hero.
Bowen Yang on Pride, Making 'SNL' History and the Transformative Power of Michelle Branch
A profile of Bowen Yang, whose "bone dry and histrionic" delivery got him on the cast of Saturday Night Live.
Maxine Hong Kingston's Genre-Defying Life and Work
Asian American literary pioneer Maxine Hong Kingston, whose writing has paved the way for many immigrants' stories, has one last big idea.
Zeshan B On 'Melismatic' And Creating Music That Champions Brown Power
Bridging Indo-Pakistani music and soul, Zeshan B tackles the issues of the day through his music.
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