Affirmative action explained…and what Asian Americans can do in this momentAuthors: Amie Ninh, Joyce ChiaoJun 28, 2023Jun 28, 2023
How we contextualize the Monterey Park shooting shapes our response to itIn the past week, people across the country have learned the name of Monterey Park as a city marked by horrific tragedy. On the eve of…Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023
Suni Lee and Honoring Her Gold Medal: Celebration or Commodification?Yesterday, Sunisa “Suni” Lee won the Olympic Women’s Artistic Individual All-Around gold medal. It was a victory that reverberated through…Jul 31, 2021Jul 31, 2021
Re-Imagining Beyond the Anti-Asian Hate of COVID-19When I was younger, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) held little significance in my life. Actually, I do not think…May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Racialized Misogyny: Personal Reflections on Enduring in Everyday Violence as an Asian WomanNote: This essay is a personal reflection on racialized misogyny in the wake of anti-Asian violence in recent weeks and the shootings of…Mar 19, 2021Mar 19, 2021
To the mostly white leadership teams across the US: Don’t just stand* with the Asian community.*Note: As many organizations are using language “standing” with their Asian employees, this language is intentionally included as an…Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Donald Trump’s attack on critical race theory and racial sensitivity training threatens the…In recent news of Donald Trump’s continued attack on the American people, his administration has been directed to end racial sensitivity…Sep 5, 2020Sep 5, 2020
The Model Minority Myth, Anti-Asian Racism, and Black Solidarity in the Age of COVID-19May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and as it rolls around every year, I ask myself: How do you want to celebrate? In a month…May 30, 2020May 30, 2020