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.”
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Asian-American Youth Have a Lot of Feelings About ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Representation matters.
Peep These New Emojis Apple Has Lined Up To Release Later This Year
Today is World Emoji Day. It provides a good excuse for Apple to announce the release of 70 new emojis that will be ready for all to use when the iOS 12 update comes out at the end of the year.
5 Fashion Brands Doing at Least One Thing Right
Aerie is getting a lot of internet love for their inclusive campaign. Check out these other four brands that actually have values too.
3 Life-Changing Lessons From The Teen Vogue Summit
3 profound takeaways from the Teen Vogue Summit, in the words of teen activist/entrepreneur Ziad Ahmed.
5 GIFs That Explain What Black Panther Means To Millennials
It’s clear that Marvel’s latest blockbuster is so much more than just another comic book movie.
Aliens Don’t Count as Representation
I hope that sci-fi will be as boundary breaking that it claims to be and give more queer characters. I want these characters not only for me but also for younger queer and trans youth who need somebody that they can identify with.
Misrepresentation of People of Color in the Media
The overrepresentation of white characters in American culture contributes to the systematic oppression of people of color. Negative stereotypes perpetuate discrimination, Eurocentric beauty standards provoke low self-esteem, and white washing, like in “Pan”, erases POC humanity.