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Asian Americans: 10 Warning Signs That Show You’re Siding With Whiteness
As soon as we confront how we as Asian Americans can be complicit in siding with whiteness, we can truly begin to love our communities and ourselves.
Read MoreWhat Does American-ness Mean for East Asian Americans?
“Where are you really from?” When Asian Americans are constantly told that they don’t “belong,” navigating your relationship with the US gets complicated.
Read More18 Ways My Privilege Shows Up As a Westernized Asian American
How are Asian immigrants who are seen as “foreign” treated differently than Asian Americans? Some of these answers are pretty subtle, but they definitely have an impact.
Read MoreThe Important Black Lives Matter Letter for Asian Americans to Share With Family
If you’re Asian American and looking for ways to talk to your family members about police brutality and anti-black racism, this letter can help.
Read More3 Ways Bollywood Sets Up a Sexuality Paradox for South Asian Women
There’s a problem with how women’s sexuality is portrayed in Bollywood films. So this author’s pointing out why it matters for South Asian women, and what needs to change.
Read MoreYour 6-Step Feminist Guide to Respectfully Flirting with Asian Women
“Where are you really from?” Often, when non-Asian folks try to flirt with Asian women, it’s like they’re responding a racist stereotype. Here’s how to avoid that, with some ideas for what to do instead.
Read MoreEnding Anti-Blackness Needs to Be a Top Priority for Asian Americans – Here’s Why
This author’s working on unlearning anti-Blackness, and they’ve got some important insights to share about why this is so important for Asian Americans. Have you noticed these ways anti-Blackness goes unchecked?
Read More6 Ways Asian Americans Can Tackle Anti-Black Racism in Their Families
How do you feel about addressing anti-black racism with your family? It can be challenging in Asian American families, but these tips can help you start.
Read MoreEast Asian People Share How It Feels to See Yellowface
“Ugh, that’s painful.” “Yellowface” is using makeup to make somebody look “East Asian.” To get an idea of the awful impact, check out these reactions.
Read MoreNot All Asian Parents Reject Queer Children – Here’s the Truth Behind the Myth
Here’s why this stereotype is just a stereotype – and a racist, harmful one at that. Does this challenge any of your assumptions?
Read MoreHow Emma Stone’s Role As an ‘Asian’ Character Reveals a Huge Hollywood Problem
Do you see yourself represented in Hollywood? Marina Watanabe’s uncovered the appalling numbers behind the media’s lack of diversity – and she’s on point about why it matters.
Read MoreThese Mental Health Myths Harm the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
You may have heard about the truth behind the “model minority” myth, but have you ever thought about how this myth creates a deceptive picture of Asian American and Pacific Islander mental health? Misconceptions float around both inside and outside of the AAPI community, leaving dangerous gaps in mental health treatment. Here’s why and how we need to fix this.
Read MoreOn Internalized Racism: 4 Lessons I Learned as an Undercover Asian
Internalized racism is a form of systematic oppression – and as soon as this author could name her oppressor’s tool, she could begin to overcome the oppression.
Read More4 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About Asian-American Men
Our society, and in particular our media, often make Asian-American men out to be “not manly enough” and “too feminine” – by virtue of their race. This is not just racist but also patriarchal. But the thing is, Asian-American men are — believe it or not — like other human beings. They’re diverse and complex. So let’s uncover some of the most common lies.
Read MoreWhy We Should Stop Imagining Aging as a Loss of Youth
It’s so tempting to boil aging down into some bleak list of things you can’t do any more. It’s weird how quickly we adjust to and accept the daily paring away of our physical prowess. But that youthful self is still vibrant within me, and I’m working to bring the essence of him forward in some form, a gift to the old man I’ll become in fifteen years or so.
Read MoreEvery Day Racism and You (AKA: Would You Date an Asian Man?)
In general, there is agreement in our media driven culture that Asian men are not romantic or even sexual options for white, Black, Latina and even some Asian women. Does that affect how attractive you find Asian men?
Read More‘You’re Pretty for an Asian’ – And 5 Other ‘Compliments’ You Need to Stop Saying
Compliments are great – but Asian Americans face a conundrum when it comes to well-meaning “compliments” with racist undertones. Have you made any of these comments?
Read More6 Things You’re Telling Me When You Say I’m a ‘Bad Asian’
Do you know why the idea that she’s “not Asian enough” is so harmful? It’s a lot more sinister than you may realize.
Read More6 Reasons We Need to Dismantle the Model Minority Myth of Those ‘Hard-Working’ Asians
Have you come across the popular tropes of successful, high-achieving Asians? While they may seem like compliments, they’re actually hurting all people of color. Here’s how to undo this.
Read More4 Reasons Why Asking Asian People ‘Where Are You Really From?’ Is Racist
You might not have hurtful intentions when you ask questions like this – which is all the more reason to find out about how you can end up hurting people when you do.
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