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Asian Americans

Alicia Oumsang ‘Taps into the Surface’ of the Model Minority Myth’s Harmful Effects

December 6, 2021 by Emily Shaw

Senior Alicia Oumsang said she learned the term “model minority” after seeing an infographic on Instagram in summer 2020 that discussed how the myth drives a wedge between Asian and Black Americans. Oumsang said while the idea of grouping Asian Americans as the “model minority” may seem positive at the surface level, it is important people learn just how harmful the myth is.

Opinion: Acknowledge the Need for Solidarity between the Asian American and Black Community

September 15, 2021 by Alice Han

Although both the Black and Asian American communities share a history of struggle against racism, they are being pitted against each other due to a system guided by white supremacy. It is time for these two communities to stand in solidarity by taking the time to relearn each other’s history and culture.

Opinion: Students of Color Need to Prioritize Mental Health in Light of Racial Trauma

April 12, 2021 by Christian Parham

2020 and 2021 were years filled with racial attacks and pain. Because of this, students of color need to address and honor their mental health more than ever.

Opinion: Unlearn History to Combat Racism

March 30, 2021 by Sawa Yamakawa

Asian people in the United States have been experiencing overt racism ever since the mid-1800s. People must educate themselves on history and not use it as justification to spread hate.

Theater Student Calls For Better Asian American Representation in Media

March 21, 2021 by Addison Whiten

Senior Theatre Music contract major Brandon Gille discusses how he sees the entertainment industry disregard Asian Americans and people of color in general. While there is still progress that needs to be made, he said theater has the power to connect cultures and close that divide.

Staff Editorial: The Graphic Stands With the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Against Hate

March 18, 2021 by Graphic Staff

There has been an exponential rise in Anti-Asian hate incidents reported throughout the United States. The Graphic stands in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander community and our AAPI peers against anti-Asian racism and hate.

Opinion: Reclaim ALM — Asian Lives Matter

February 23, 2021 by Aj Muonagolu

In the midst of the pandemic, people have just now realized that Asian lives are increasingly exposed to hate crimes. If anyone wants to use the abbreviation ALM, make sure it’s a reference to how Asian Lives Matter.

Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Explores the Chinese American Identity

October 4, 2020 by Jessica Wang

Director Lulu Wang transforms her real-life family lie into a bittersweet movie. It describes the pain of having to say goodbye to a family member and dives into the life of a Chinese American.

‘Racism Against Asian Americans has Never Gone Away’: A Pandemic Seen in Racial Terms

May 8, 2020 by Kayiu Wong & Allison Lee

At a time when most people fear the coronavirus, Asian Americans face an added threat as reports of racism and hate crimes increase.

Pepperdine Unmasks Micro-Aggressions

October 1, 2019 by Aj Muonagolu

“Your hair is so exotic — can I touch it?”
“You came from Colombia — is that why you are so spicy?”
“Oh, you’re from Hong Kong! You think you can help me with my math homework?”
“I always wanted a gay best friend!”

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