#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 MoreThe Rise in AAPI Hate Crime
Violence against AAPI people, especially women, is happening at alarming levels. From LA to New York City to Atlanta, since March 2020 almost 11,000 hate incidents have been reported to Stop AAPI Hate. From verbal harassment to murder, these crimes are serious and affect our daily lives. We must speak …
Read MoreGun Reform Now
View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Warrior Queen Project (@warriorqueenproject) This is tiny #WarriorQueen Miah Cerrillo. This is exactly who the high and mighty who hide behind the second amendment and do not want change affects. Thoughts and prayers are empty without any type of …
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 MoreSpeak Out Against Gun Violence
While our hearts break for the victims in recent shootings, we can still make a difference by advocating for common sense gun laws in America. Speak out using the resources below! Find your federal, state and local lawmakers here. Tips for speaking with your representatives and their staff: Be courteous …
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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