I Give Up On Trying To Explain Why The Fetishization Of Asian Women Is Bad: Kristina Wong has tried several times, in several different ways, to explain that the fetishization of Asian women is not only dehumanizing, but puts them at risk for violence. Now she's tired of explaining herself.
I saw the worst in America when my husband was murdered, but I've also seen its best: "I have witnessed the worst of America. My husband Srinu was murdered last February in Olathe. A man full of ignorance and hatred will stand trial for it. The life Srinu and I had together, the plans we made, the family we hoped to build here, all vanished in a moment of senseless anti-immigrant rage. But I have seen the best of America too. And I still believe America is the land of dreams."
Yes, your ancestors probably did come here legally - because 'illegal' immigration is less than a century old: What constitutes "legal" immigration has been a moving target throughout our history. Americans who crow about their law-abiding ancestors may want to learn a little more about immigration history before wishing for a return to the "good old days."
My Inheritance Was My Father's Last Lesson To Me And I Am Still Learning It: "After my father died, I received an inheritance at 18. As an adult, I've had to reckon with how deeply money is connected to pain in my life."
There Are Literally No Asians Or Latinos Nominated For Acting Oscars This Year: This is basically the same news with the Academy Awards almost every year. But if you're keeping score...
How Francis Lam, son of immigrants, became the voice of America's food culture: A profile of Francis Lam, cookbook editor and new host of the powerhouse radio show The Splendid Kitchen.
Awkwafina on Ocean's 8, Asian Tokenization, and K-Pop: Actress, rapper, and personality Awkwafina will be in this year's Crazy Rich Asians and Oceans 8. And she can "smell a tokenized role from 10 feet away."
Interview: Writer Amy Chu Talks Making the Asian Sidekick Into the Asian Hero in Green Horne: Comic book writer Amy Chu's latest project is a new Green Hornet series with artist German Erramouspe.
Asian and Asian American winners at Sundance Film Festival 2018: Asian and Asian American filmmakers were recognized on Saturday night at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival Awards Ceremony held in Park City, which concluded Sunday.