8.21.2023

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Searching for Maura
Maura came to St. Louis from the Philippines to be put on display at the 1904 World's Fair. Records suggest that, after her death, a Smithsonian anthropologist took part of her brain.

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Reading—and Writing—Like an Asian American
"I had to fill in what was missing with the history we all need -- because who we are to others should never be the lies that live in the gaps between words."

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Baker's cookie portraits offer bite-size Asian American history lessons
Growing up, Jasmine Cho didn't see stories of people like her. Now, she creates intricate portraits of Asian Americans using an unexpected medium -- sugar cookies.

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A Major Hollywood Diversity Report Shows Little Change - Except for One Promising Stat
According to a new study on Hollywood diversity, despite the talk of progress, not much has actually changed onscreen -- with one major exception: in the last 16 years, the percentage of Asian characters with speaking roles onscreen skyrocketed from 3.4% to 15.9%.

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'Beef' Creator Lee Sung Jin on his Original Ending, "Life-Affirming" Feedback and Season 2 Plan
The triple Emmy nominee also explains why the Netflix limited series became his most personal work to date.

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Randall Park Fought Like Hell to Get Here
Actor Randall Park talks about his journey from TV "diversity showcases" to his promising directorial debut Shortcomings, the strike, and representation.

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The Immortality of Enter the Dragon
This month, Bruce Lee's martial arts masterpiece Enter the Dragon celebrates its 50th anniversary. His daughter, Shannon, reflects on the film that changed everything for Hollywood -- and her family.


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