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May is Asian American, Hawaiian Native, Pacific Islander Month. Notably, the campaign to pull down Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury — the first Asian and Bangladeshi person to serve in that capacity — started in March with a canned petition template and demonstrably false claims about state testing…

Is it an apology or a way to say thank you? — Apologies are a staple of Japanese culture, but their true meaning is often lost in translation. English speakers tend to misconstrue the situation, assuming Japanese people are truly apologizing and intend to take actions to ameliorate the harm caused by their mistake. …

A brutally honest look at my racist biases towards my own race — “I’m just not into Asian guys,” I would say flippantly as I dated my way through the rainbow of white, brown, black, and olive-skinned men. “I’m not sure why,” I would say. I may not have known why I didn’t like Asian men, but I did know that my preferences…

May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This month acknowledges the contributions and impact of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and accomplishments of the United States, which is something that should be taught in schools, instead of being ignored. As a young child…

Taking personal experience as an example, explore the discrimination faced by Asian international students in university and how to integrate into foreign society, gain growth and harvest — This article explores the discrimination faced by Asian international students in university and uses the writer’s personal experience as an example to share her experience in integrating into foreign society, overcoming discrimination, personal growth and gains. …

“My thoughts react, like Steven Spielberg’s Poetry attacks, paragraphs punch hard” — Live At The Barbeque by Main Source verse by Nas. The most prized invitation in our society is an invitation to the cookout. It is the ultimate clout currency. I want to unpack what this invitation means and…

Why do Western countries see Pakistan through a different lens and label it a terrorist state? — I grew up in Pakistan, a culturally and historically rich country. I was surrounded by the sounds, views, and fragrances of this great country, from bustling metropolis to quiet countryside. My parents instilled in me a great patriotism for my nation and its people, which I have carried with me…

By Kristie To Ever since the rapid increase in anti-Asian hate in 2020, I’ve found myself spending the majority of my free time in front of the TV watching the news stations report about yet another anti-Asian hate incident. …

Wit, irony, and the imperial minister’s poignant gesture that helped forge my family —