Category: Information
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United States Mourns the Death of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin
As many of you might have seen in the news already, Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023, was recently found dead on Saturday, August 31, 2024. After he was abducted while attending the Re’im music festival, his parents, Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin, spoke out, advocating for the… Read more
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The Intersection of Asian-American and LGBTQ+ Identities
Each person has their own unique identity, consisting of a combination of different identities. For instance, someone could be Asian-American while also being homosexual. These intersectionalities can sometimes be difficult because of contradictions and complexities. In my example of being a homosexual Asian-American, these two identities can have contradicting aspects, as traditional Asian cultures often… Read more
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Asian-American Lives: The Challenges of Living in the United States
Asian Americans face a unique set of challenges living in the United States, navigating both cultural complexities and systemic obstacles. Despite being labeled as the “model minority” — a stereotype that portrays them as successful, hardworking, and free from struggles — many Asian Americans encounter significant issues that remain hidden beneath this myth. One of… Read more
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Asian-American Stereotypes and How to Combat Them
In general, stereotypes are something society should try and avoid. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word “stereotype” as “a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment.” They generalize the characteristics of a group of people, suppressing the true… Read more
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Bamboo Ceiling Phenomenon and Its Effects on Society
The bamboo ceiling refers to the barriers that prevent Asian Americans from advancing into leadership roles and top executive positions in corporate America, despite being well-represented in the workforce and highly educated. Coined by Jane Hyun in her 2005 book Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling, this term parallels the “glass ceiling,” which describes invisible barriers preventing… Read more
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Rise of the Stop Asian Hate Movement
The Stop Asian Hate movement emerged as a response to the alarming rise of anti-Asian sentiment and violence in the United States, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The movement seeks to combat the longstanding history of discrimination against Asian Americans while calling attention to the surge of hate crimes, xenophobia, and scapegoating… Read more
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The Asian-American Dilemma: Cultural Heritage Versus Assimilation
For all immigrant communities, there is a question of whether they want to maintain their cultural heritage or assimilate into American culture. There are multiple challenges that come with either choice, and Asian Americans must undergo the struggle to understand their true identity. For first-generation Asian Americans (who were born abroad and immigrated to the… Read more
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Asian-American Population Over The Years and Where It’s Headed
The Asian-American population has experienced significant growth over the years, evolving into one of the most dynamic and diverse groups in the United States. In the 1960s, the Asian-American population was relatively small, but the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which lifted restrictions on immigration from Asia, triggered a wave of migration from countries… Read more
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What Does It Mean to Be Asian American?
You may have heard the term “Asian American” tossed around during conversation, but what does this truly encapsulate? While some people think of Asian Americans as Americans with Chinese, Japanese, or Korean ancestry, this idea is simply untrue. The Asian continent spans from the Middle East all the way to some of the Pacific islands.… Read more