A Violinist on How to Empower Asian Musicians
Jennifer Koh, an acclaimed soloist, calls on classical music to make space for artists of Asian descent, who remain marginalized in the field.
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Why a new law requiring Asian American history in schools is so significant
“By not showing up in American history, by not hearing about Asian Americans in schools, that contributes to that sense of foreignness.”
Asian American Olympians face racism at home
Asian American Olympians representing the United States are competing for gold in Tokyo as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are targets of violence and bigotry back home.
Descriptions of Asian Olympians’ bodies are part of trend of dehumanizing Asians in U.S.
Olympics commentary that zeroes in on Asian bodies, often focusing on athletes’ size, beauty and fragility. Experts say this type of generalization is racist and dehumanizing and part of a longer history of exotifying and sexualizing Asian women in the U.S.
2021 Power of Diversity: Asian 100 – New York’s Asian American leaders
Asian Americans are not a monolithic group – a reality reflected on City & State’s latest Power of Diversity: Asian 100. The largest subgroups are Chinese and Indian Americans, and some of the most influential individuals – including Yang, Liu, Niou and Rep. Grace Meng – are Taiwanese Americans. Koreans also make up a sizable … Read more
Judge Rules DACA Is Unlawful and Suspends Applications
The judge said President Barack Obama exceeded his authority when he created the program, but for now people protected under it will retain the ability to stay and work in the United States.