Asian Americans
LGBTQ Asian Americans Brace for a 'Double Whammy' as Hate Crimes Rise
“Those who were already vulnerable—whether you’re an immigrant, undocumented, or because of your gender identity and sexuality—the pandemic has amplified that."
'Tigertail' Is Alan Yang's Thank You to His Immigrant Parents
The writer-turned-director told VICE about how his Netflix film helped him understand the sacrifices his parents made for the American Dream.
Queer Asians Refused to Be Left Out of Lunar New Year Celebrations
“Our first year we used a lot of euphemisms like ‘rainbow family.’ But now we want people to know exactly what we are: a queer Asian contingent.”
Awkwafina's Past Makes Her a Complicated Icon of Asian American Representation
The rapper-turned-actress' career is a case study of how an oversimplified view of representation can fall short.
Stephanie H. Shih's Food Ceramics Nourish Asian-American Memory
"The Asian-American community is so large, and yet there haven’t really been conversations specifically catered toward us — people are really hungry for it. No pun intended."
Stephanie H. Shih's Food Ceramics Nourish Asian-American Memory
"The Asian-American community is so large, and yet there haven’t really been conversations specifically catered toward us — people are really hungry for it. No pun intended."
Stephanie H. Shih's Food Ceramics Nourish Asian-American Memory
"The Asian-American community is so large, and yet there haven’t really been conversations specifically catered toward us — people are really hungry for it. No pun intended."
Food was my Immigrant Mother's Language of Love
Twenty years later and thousands of miles away from family, I still find a piece of home in fried oysters.
Ken Jeong's Netflix Comedy Special Feels Stale and Regressive
It's time to stop making jokes at the expense of our own communities.
This Director's Sundance Hit is Based on her Asian Family's Real-Life Drama
Lulu Wang's 'The Farewell' is a favorite at Sundance 2019 and is a testament to the power of diverse voices onscreen
Why Pixar's Short 'Bao' Is Such an Important Oscar Nomination
Pixar's first female-directed short tells a story that resonates with Asian American immigrant communities.