2.16.2020

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Absinthe makes the face glow stronger
Lucas Kwan writes about coming to terms with having infamous Asian Glow.

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The coronavirus and the long history of blaming ‘the other’ in public health crises
"Although the epicenter of the illness is in China, where tens of thousands have been affected, there have been only 15 cases in the United States as of Thursday. Still, Asians in America have been subjected to suspicion and ridicule, and not for the first time in this country's history."

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Korean liquor store. Black neighborhood. A quarter-century after the riots, misgivings still run deep
A 2017 incident involving a Korean-owned liquor store employee chasing away a Black patron reminded many of an unresolved past and ongoing community tensions.

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Thank you, Andrew Yang
Jeff Yang reflects on the impact of Andrew Yang's run for presidency.

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Could Andrew Yang and His Gang Make It in New York’s Mayoral Race?
When Andrew Yang dropped out of the presidential race last Tuesday, he immediately stoked speculation he was ready to seek another prestigious office: mayor of New York City.

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From shame to pride: Why I lost my Cantonese and want to get it back
"By that time, English was already the language in which I was most proficient. Cantonese, the Chinese dialect my parents, grandparents and more than half a million people in Canada speak — and the first language I learned — was already fading in me."

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A Love Story: My parents Were the First Couple to Wed While Interned With Other Japanese Americans
"My parents, Milton and Molly Maeda had the dubious distinction of being the first couple to wed while incarcerated with other Japanese Americans."

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First Asian American sheriff in California vows to protect immigrants from Trump policies
Paul Miyamoto, who was sworn in last month as San Francisco County's 37th sheriff in 150 years, is the first Asian American sheriff in California history.

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'Parasite' became an Oscars success story overnight because of years of Asian American support
Over the years, Asian American audiences and institutions have given Korean cinema viability and profitability.

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'Survivor' has moved on from its #MeToo scandal. Former contestant Kellee Kim has not
While CBS focuses on the 40th season of Survivor, last season's contestant Kellee Kim is asking everyone not to forget the #MeToo scandal that happened during her tenure on the show.

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How Lauren Yee Took the Khmer Rouge Genocide and Turned It Into the Joyful Cambodian Rock Band
While Cambodian Rock Band addresses the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge, playwright Lauren Yee made sure to talk about the legacies and resilience of survivors.

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Where Is All the Asian American YA Historical Fiction? A Conversation with Author Stacey Lee
An interview with author Stacey Lee, whose young adult novel Outrun The Moon is historical fiction written from the perspective of a Cantonese Chinese American.

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What's It Like for an Author to See Her Story Turned Into TV?
Celeste Ng's bestselling novel Little Fires Everywhere will make its debut adapted as an eight-episode Hulu series starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon.

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'To All the Boys 2': How Lana Condor and Jenny Han made a teen heroine for themselves
Actress Lana Condor and writer Jenny Han collaborated to make sure the sequel To All the Boys: P.S. I Love You included a teen heroine for themselves.

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‘Birds Of Prey' Breakout Ella Jay Basco Carries Torch For New Generationof Representation
13-year-old Ella Jay Basco, who stars as Cassandra Cain in Birds of Prey, is blazing a trail for Asian American girls who are looking to see themselves on screen.

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How 'Birds of Prey' Director Cathy Yan Saved Harley Quinn From Joker and the Male Gaze
Cathy Yan, the first Asian American woman to direct a superhero film, opens up to Melissa Leon about giving Harley Quinn the crazy-fun movie she deserves.

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After Birds of Prey, meet the real Cassandra Cain in Shadow of the Batgirl comic
Written by Sarah Kuhn, Shadow of a Batgirl is the latest young adult graphic novel from DC, and features Asian Batgirl Cassandra Cain.

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Getting Ready for the Oscars With Activist Amanda Nguyen
Nobel Peace Prize-nominated activist Amanda Nguyen shares about her night out at the Oscars.


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