While we’ve already written about our friends at AAJC, we’d like to take a moment to highlight one of their incredible initiatives. Stand Against Hatred works to document first-person accounts of discrimination and prejudice in the Asian American Community. The site helps AAJC track hate, and gives a platform to those who wish to share …
The Asian Mental Health Collective is making waves in the mental health community with its mission to support and empower Asian individuals to prioritize their mental health and wellness. With a focus on breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health in Asian cultures, the collective is providing a much-needed safe and welcoming space for individuals …
The Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing civil and human rights for Asian Americans and promoting a fair and equitable society for all. Established in 1991, AAJC is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has offices in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The organization was founded in response to the …
Legacies of War is an educational and advocacy organization working to address the impact of the American Secret War and the conflict in Southeast Asia, including removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO). The Laotian Civil War, also known as the Secret War, was a conflict that had far-reaching consequences for the people of Laos and the …
Everything Everywhere All at Once won many accolades last night in the 95th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress. It was the most nominated film with 11 and took home seven trophies. The Best Actress winner, Michelle Yeoh is particularly significant because she is cited as the first Asian actor to win an Oscar. In …
May 3rd was the day my family immigrated to the US, now twenty-four years ago. It’s also the day the last little flame of the riots of 92 went out, now twenty-eight years ago. Time is weird, isn’t it? The more you have the less you do with it, it seems. Words are a paradox. The more you say the less they mean.
Over the weekend, in Houston, groups of Asian American community members held a rally to protest Senate Bill 147. The bill plans to limit the acquisition of property by foreign citizens. Many Asian Americans living in Texas worry that it will limit their future ability to purchase real estate. An outspoken proponent of the bill, …
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A collection of four narratives written in response to the Atlanta spa shooting (March 16, 2021).
Beginning each morning by writing a to-do list, I feel immense satisfaction whenever I cross things off. It signals that I finished this, that I made something of my day. This compulsion for constant productivity, I am sure it stems from the way I was raised.
Asian Americans have faced significant cultural and societal barriers in the game of basketball. There have been successful AAPI big names in the NBA like Jeremy Lin, Yao Ming, and Yuta Watanabe, but we still lack representation on a large scale. Max Tengan is a 5’11 Point Guard form Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, …
