7.25.2021

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'We Have To Speak Up': Japanese American Activists Call For Reparations For Black Americans
Japanese Americans who fought for reparations for being incarcerated during World War II are now lending their support to Blacks who want redress for the nation's history of slavery and discrimination.

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Asians Are Represented in Classical Music. But Are They Seen?
The success of some artists of Asian descent obscures the fact that many face routine racism and discrimination. U.S. gymnastics star Sunisa Lee's long, winding journey to Olympics 2021
"Maybe because of Sunisa, people might know us." The amazing story of Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee.

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At 101, judo coaching great Yosh Uchida still isn't done helping Olympians
Prolific judo coach Yosh Uchida still heads San Jose State’s storied program 70 years after assuming the post.

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Mindy Kaling Responds to Backlash Over South Asian 'Velma'
Mindy Kaling, who will produce and star in an animated Scooby-Doo spinoff, Velma, questions why people couldn't imagine "a smart, nerdy girl with terrible eyesight" as Indian.

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ made Henry Golding a star. Now he’s showing Hollywood everything he can do
Henry Golding became an overnight sensation thanks to the runaway success of Crazy Rich Asians. Now he's starring in the title of role of the G.I. Joe spinoff Snake Eyes and it feels like he's only begun to show the full spectrum of his range.

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Snake Eyes star Andrew Koji is so much more than Hollywood's Warrior
Andrew Koji was never pursuing action. But now that it's his main niche these days, he's taking full advantage.

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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan On How to Pronounce Her Name: "I'm Asking For Basic Respect"
"I'm asking for basic respect when I want people to say my name right."


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