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10.28.2018

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This Is My Unbelievable But Totally True Transgender Ghost Story
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The Missing Images of Chinese Immigrants
Reclaiming an American history where Chinese immigrants had been erased.

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My journey as an undocumented immigrant
When Yin Yin Chan was seven, she and her family came to the U.S. from Taiwan and lived as undocumented immigrants -- an experience that has shaped her entire life.

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My Immigrant Life: Why I'm Here and Why I Fight Back
John Yap sees the danger in the proposed rule changes to Public Charge, which would perpetuate the falsehood that immigrants demand and take more than they give back.

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Michelle Yeoh ('Crazy Rich Asians') would be first Asian actress nominated for an Oscar in 12 years
The case for an Academy Award nomination for Michelle Yeoh's performance in Crazy Rich Asians.

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Stuntwoman, armorer, and author S.L. Huang talks Zero Sum Game and the power of math
S.L. Huang has worked as a stunt woman and armorer on shows like Battlestar Galactica, and now has a book out called Zero Sum Game. Also, she's excellent at math.

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Steven Yeun on Why He Had to Go to South Korea to Feel at Home as an Actor
The Burning actor on escaping the "American white gaze" and finding his greatest role yet.

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Riz Ahmed On Rapping, Acting And Being His (Sometimes Shirtless) 'Most Complex Self'
It's hard to miss Riz Ahmed -- he's the co-star in Venom, as well as in the western Sisters and Brothers. Oh, and he's an MC, and an outspoken advocate for many things, including complex roles for actors of color.

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Jonny Sun Knows That Twitter Can Still Be The Internet's Good Place
The Twitter humorist turned author-illustrator has a book—co-created by Lin-Manuel Miranda—that might just convince you not to delete those social media accounts

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One Perfect Night in NYC With 'Crazy Rich Asians' Actor Ronny Chieng
An Indian feast, speakeasy cocktails, and of course some stand-up are on the agenda

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Darker Before They Get Brighter
Director Yen Tan on growing up gay in Malaysia, his journey in America, and how it all relates to his poignant AIDS drama 1985.