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All the Times People Have Called Me 'Chink' to My Face
A case-by-case history of all the times the racial slur has been used directly and indirectly throughout my life.
Asian New Zealand Men Talk About Sex
In her first documentary, Chye-Ling Huang flips the script on that sexless, nerdy stereotype.
The Defiant Sound of Asian American Women in Indie Rock
Artists like Jay Som, Japanese Breakfast, and Mitski are at the forefront of indie rock, creating space for Asian American women.
In Defence of 'Death Note' Making Its Lead Character White
Netflix’s reboot of a classic anime series makes timely pop culture commentary by recasting an Asian role.
How to Make Ethical Porn in an Industry Built on Racism and Fetishization
I hope that 2017 is the year I can retire my “Asian schoolgirl” outfit.
The Asian American Literature That Got Me Through 2016
A year full of xenophobia and yellowface was brightened by brilliant new fiction by writers of Asian descent.
Sexts We'd Send If Our Tattoos Were Chinese Textiles
Artist Jessica Tang explores cultural identity through racy textiles.
These Spicy Lobster Bao Will Blow Your Mind
Dale Talde shared this indescribably delicious recipe with us, and buying the lobster is the hardest part of the job.
How This LA Pastry Chef Is Reinventing Asian Desserts
Zen Ong of E.P. & L.P. isn't interested in serving the lychee sorbets, tropical fruit tarts, and matcha cheesecakes so often found on modern Asian restaurant menus.
We Asked Asian Students How Safe They Feel in Auckland
A series of brutal, seemingly racially-motivated attacks have left six Asian students injured over the past few weeks.
Atomic Divorce: How Japan's Nuclear Disaster Is Breaking Up Marriages
Five years after the deadly Japan tsunami, married couples in the country are breaking up over disagreements about radiation safety. The phenomenon has led to a trend known as "atomic divorce," or genpatsu rikon.