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The dehumanization of Asian women: deadly narratives
How the combination of whorephobia and racism results in deadly false narratives of Asian women.
Colonialism: its impact on the Asian American experience
In order to better unite the Asian community against anti-Asian racism, we need to understand the way colonialism has influenced today’s perception of Asian Americans.
Cultural appropriation of food: Why it’s so personal
White-led businesses like the Breakfast Cure continue to engage in the same formulaic cultural appropriation. In this post, we unpack why it’s so harmful, and often feels so personal.
Can we have Filipino representation without centring it on whiteness?
A writer reflects on the standards of beauty portrayed in media and its impact on her acceptance of her Filipino physical heritage.
How audiences can demand journalistic integrity to fight anti-Asian racism
The spike of anti-Asian racism forces us to reckon with the journalistic integrity of undiversified newsrooms. We must recognize our role in this as critical readers.
The dehumanization of Asian women: Why we can no longer be silent
In the wake of the Atlanta shooting, Asian women continue to experience objectification through hyper-sexualizing and exoticizing media narratives. However, a new generation of Asian women hopes to assert the power and agency that they hold.
Standing together: Honouring Asian heritage and identity through solidarity
The Asian American/Canadian identity is one rooted in activism, struggle, and solidarity. Lily Zheng and Dr. Vivienne Poy discuss what it means to be Asian in North America, how to belong, and what to advocate for during Asian Heritage Month and beyond.
Why we must learn Asian American history
From the Foreign Miner Tax, Japanese incarceration camp to the recent anti-Asian shootings in Atlanta, a writer recalls the anti-Asian history in America and explains the importance of having such historical knowledge and context to address the current anti-Asian hate crisis.
Fighting the Model Minority Myth
We asked and the Cold Tea Collective Community answered how they navigated and challenged the model minority myth.
