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Politically Invisible Asians will be on break. We wish you all a restful Kwanzaa, a joyful Christmas, a happy belated Ha...
24/12/2021

Politically Invisible Asians will be on break. We wish you all a restful Kwanzaa, a joyful Christmas, a happy belated Hanukkah, a hopeful New Year, and an overall warm and fulfilling holiday season!

As “South Asian” becomes an increasingly salient identity both socially and politically, we must ask ourselves which nar...
24/12/2021

As “South Asian” becomes an increasingly salient identity both socially and politically, we must ask ourselves which narratives are often brought to the forefront to represent such a large group of people and what is important to our community’s identity and activism.

Wu Zhou was the first and only female emperor in Chinese history. Known for her resistance to misogyny, tradition, and t...
22/12/2021

Wu Zhou was the first and only female emperor in Chinese history. Known for her resistance to misogyny, tradition, and the patriarchy in general, Wu Zhou is a reminder of how women who aren’t well-behaved can always make history. Read Katherine’s poem about her below.

Uzbekistan has a reputation of censoring their journalists, especially ones that criticize their government. The recent ...
20/12/2021

Uzbekistan has a reputation of censoring their journalists, especially ones that criticize their government. The recent arrest of Muslim Blogger Fazilhoja Arifhojaev and the authorities’ opacity of the situation poses as an example of this. Swipe to read about it 👉

The holiday season is upon us and the winter solstice is almost here! Swipe to look at some of Asian culture’s most cele...
20/12/2021

The holiday season is upon us and the winter solstice is almost here! Swipe to look at some of Asian culture’s most celebrated days of the season. Which ones are you most excited for? Let us know below 👀❄️

Some bristled at NPR’s coverage of Boston’s first Asian American mayor, Michelle Wu, because it noted Black residents fe...
14/12/2021

Some bristled at NPR’s coverage of Boston’s first Asian American mayor, Michelle Wu, because it noted Black residents felt disappointed a Black mayor was not chosen. Tiffany ( ) argues detractors are missing a key part of the story.

Indonesia’s recent court ruling helped save the Moi Indigenous peoples’ access to their land. Nonetheless, climate chang...
13/12/2021

Indonesia’s recent court ruling helped save the Moi Indigenous peoples’ access to their land. Nonetheless, climate change is still continuing to devastate Asian countries and will be irreversible by 2050. Swipe to educate yourself and learn more 👉

East Asia has a history of colorism in their beauty standard that dates hundreds and thousands of years. Swipe to learn ...
12/12/2021

East Asia has a history of colorism in their beauty standard that dates hundreds and thousands of years. Swipe to learn more about the history of skin, beauty, and discrimination and how it affects Asians around the world 👉

As the world enters its second holiday season in a global pandemic, Madison reflects on her personal experience with gri...
10/12/2021

As the world enters its second holiday season in a global pandemic, Madison reflects on her personal experience with grief during December—the month she once felt safest in—with a poem.

After having spent years in the US, Por reflects on how her time abroad has influenced her feelings about her two Thai n...
07/12/2021

After having spent years in the US, Por reflects on how her time abroad has influenced her feelings about her two Thai names.

Prime minister Modi recently announced he would be repealing the agricultural deregulation laws enacted by the governmen...
06/12/2021

Prime minister Modi recently announced he would be repealing the agricultural deregulation laws enacted by the government over a year ago. However, the repeal is part of a much larger story of farmers rights and political power in India. Swipe to read more 👉

What comes to mind when you hear the term “FOB” or “fresh off the boat” being used? While some may view the term as a no...
05/12/2021

What comes to mind when you hear the term “FOB” or “fresh off the boat” being used? While some may view the term as a normalized descriptor for someone who stands out, it’s actually an example of internalized racism. Swipe to read why 👉

The United States recognizes November as National Native American Heritage Month, but, as long as we benefit from Indige...
03/12/2021

The United States recognizes November as National Native American Heritage Month, but, as long as we benefit from Indigenous land and resources, solidarity with Indigenous communities should be a year-round effort. Through this poem, H’Abigail honors her own Indigenous heritage and resilience, and invites all communities to advocate for Native Americans.

During the aftermath of the Atlanta Mass Shooting in March 2021, Rachel was left traumatized with scars, fear, and paran...
30/11/2021

During the aftermath of the Atlanta Mass Shooting in March 2021, Rachel was left traumatized with scars, fear, and paranoia. Many of Rachel’s so-called friends continued to fetishize aspects of Asian cultures while staying silent during this tumultuous period when hate crimes were on the rise.

Have you heard about Pixar’s upcoming film, Turning Red? To be released in March 2022, this film tells the story of a yo...
29/11/2021

Have you heard about Pixar’s upcoming film, Turning Red? To be released in March 2022, this film tells the story of a young girl who turns into a red panda when faced with strong emotions. Read all about it here 👉

No matter the field, minority representation is essential to society as a whole, especially to those who may not have ro...
28/11/2021

No matter the field, minority representation is essential to society as a whole, especially to those who may not have role models that look like them. Swipe to see a plethora of influential South Asians across British society 👉

Growing old is something that happens to everyone, but for some aging is a far more daunting and anxious process. Among ...
26/11/2021

Growing old is something that happens to everyone, but for some aging is a far more daunting and anxious process. Among the Asian immigrant community in NYC, senior poverty is a rampant problem with nearly a quarter of all Asian elders living below the poverty line. In this week’s article, Kevin investigates the conditions behind senior poverty.

While Thanksgiving is an opportunity for families to reunite and show gratitude to loved ones, it is essential that we a...
25/11/2021

While Thanksgiving is an opportunity for families to reunite and show gratitude to loved ones, it is essential that we acknowledge the truth about the first encounters between Pilgrims and Indigenous Americans. Swipe to read about Thanksgiving’s brutal history and ways to support Indigenous peoples’ liberation this holiday season!

In the aftermath of COP 26, Por writes about the different ways climate action can be manifested and the invisible power...
23/11/2021

In the aftermath of COP 26, Por writes about the different ways climate action can be manifested and the invisible power of everyday advocacy.

Missed the COP26 conference at Glasgow? Fear not, because we have put together a list of some of the most prominent poli...
22/11/2021

Missed the COP26 conference at Glasgow? Fear not, because we have put together a list of some of the most prominent policy promises with a focus on Asian nations. Swipe to read more!

Are you tuning into the AMAs tonight? Major artists like Olivia Rodrigo and BTS are taking the stage at the AMAs, and we...
21/11/2021

Are you tuning into the AMAs tonight? Major artists like Olivia Rodrigo and BTS are taking the stage at the AMAs, and we must recognize that this is a huge step forward for Asian musicians who are often excluded from the U.S. music industry. Swipe to learn more! 👉

Rocking as an Asian woman is political. It subverts the stereotype of Asian women as submissive and quiet. In this essay...
19/11/2021

Rocking as an Asian woman is political. It subverts the stereotype of Asian women as submissive and quiet. In this essay, Tiffany ( )explores the heights and limits of representation in a loud, fast and rebellious genre like rock through her experience watching Thao Nguyen perform

Ethnocentrism — to apply one’s own culture as a frame of reference to judge other cultures, instead of using the standar...
16/11/2021

Ethnocentrism — to apply one’s own culture as a frame of reference to judge other cultures, instead of using the standards of the culture that is being discussed.

This piece paints a picture of how ethnocentrism against certain cultural foods is casually perpetuated in our everyday lives, and what the more serious consequences of this are.

With its history of feminist push-back against unequal dynamics in politics, Pakistan is faced with a choice to welcome ...
15/11/2021

With its history of feminist push-back against unequal dynamics in politics, Pakistan is faced with a choice to welcome a feminist foreign policymaking framework and work towards an intersectional political landscape or continue implementing hyper-masculinity and violence into their diplomacy. Swipe to learn more 👉

In 2018, the Facebook group “subtle asian traits” became one of the biggest Asian diasporic online community spaces over...
12/11/2021

In 2018, the Facebook group “subtle asian traits” became one of the biggest Asian diasporic online community spaces overnight, where members shared memes about their experiences growing up Asian. As the group grew, however, its issues became apparent, such as a lack of representation for South Asians and the avoidance of important political issues. Madison, a longtime SAT member, reflects on what she’s seen in the group over the past three years.

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