#AsianIsBeauty: Victoria Li
There is a secret trend in Hollywood that perpetuates a constructed stereotype for Indian and Asian women to be seen as quirky, gawky, and unalluring. To be blunt, the depiction of beautiful Asian women in film and television is simply undesirable to the casting community. To fight this undisclosed notion, …
Read MoreDiversity Efforts Require More Than Checking a Box
At a time when hate crimes against Asians, particularly women and the elderly, are skyrocketing, it’s clear that many in power are committed to just checking the box on diversity, equity and inclusion. In a country with nearly 25 million AAPI residents representing over 20 nations, we Americans must commit …
Read More#AsianIsBeauty: Rebecca Chen
There is a secret trend in Hollywood that perpetuates a constructed stereotype for Indian and Asian women to be seen as quirky, gawky, and unalluring. To be blunt, the depiction of beautiful Asian women in film and television is simply undesirable to the casting community. To fight this undisclosed …
Read MoreThe Warrior Queen in You
There is a fierce Warrior Queen inside every AAPI woman and girl. But what is a Warrior Queen? She is the part of each of us that refuses to let anyone else tell her who she is––she defines herself, letting no one else dictate that for her. In modern life, …
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