How I’m Feeling About ‘Asian August’
“I think it’s safe to say this month alone holds more Asian American representation in media than I’ve seen in my entire life.”
Asian American
Asian-American Youth Have a Lot of Feelings About ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Representation matters.
Asian-Americans Are Split On Affirmative Action Lawsuits
On the one hand, there is history to Asians being discriminated against in the U.S. But, on the other hand, some people wonder if the lawsuits, which target race-based admissions, could make schools less diverse.
Does ‘The Big Sick’ Deserve a Round of Applause or a Clap Back?
Despite the witty language and overall heart the film brought out of its characters, I couldn’t help but think about what it meant to see a brown man romance a white woman on the big screen.
How ‘Positive’ Stereotypes Hurt Asian-Americans Like Me
It shouldn’t be a newsflash that not all Asian-Americans do well in school, but the model minority stereotype makes the actual problems in these communities invisible.
Embarrassed of My Rice
When I was little I hated my race. I didn’t like being Asian.
On Some College Campuses, A Focus On Asian American Mental Health
Moving away from home and going to college can be stressful for anyone, but Asian American students often face culturally related factors–model minority expectations and family pressures, among them–that can affect their mental well-being.
A Psychological Lifeline for Asian American Teens
It’s unusual enough for an Asian American parent to discuss mental health with teens, given the stigma that surrounds mental illness in many Asian American communities. But Wei speaks with an indisputable authority: a teenage son who struggled for years with minor depression, a daughter who took her life in college.
Cultural Stigma Hurts Asian American Teens With Depression
Make no mistake: most Asian American teens are emotionally healthy and thriving. But government statistics suggest that a substantial number struggle emotionally. Among Asian American high school students, 29 percent have reported feeling “sad or hopeless” for at least two weeks in a row during the past year.