Asian American Identity: at the intersection of perpetual foreigner and pop culture trendsetter

Asian Americans are sweeping film and TV nominations and awards; people can’t get enough of K-beauty routines or the latest Chinese food content creators on TikTok. How do we contextualize these experiences in the ever-changing cultural landscape for Asian Americans and others’ perceptions of the AAPI community?

Our panel will examine data and histories of Asians in America, the complexities of Asian American Identity, and the rise of Asian representation in pop culture.