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Song explaining the impacts of the Model Minority Myth

October 28, 2021

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I found this talented educator, comedian explaining the impact of the #modelminoritymyth” Did you know the “model minority myth” about Asians being a uniformly successful and historically accepted ethnic group isn’t true? Did you know this myth is also a tool to perpetuate and justify racism towards other minority groups? Watch this video to learn […]

Dion Lim, News Reporter explains the ‘model minority’ myth and why it is harmful.

October 19, 2021

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Dion Lim, a journalist with KGO-TV/ABC News, has covered violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during the pandemic. She explains how the model minority myth came to be and why she doesn’t take it as a compliment. There are so many pressures that come with these expectations. Here are comments I just hate how […]

Dear White Woman Podcast – Minority Myth

October 19, 2021

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These 2 half Japanese women (like me) do a solid job of explaining the many ways the model minority myth is bad news. Click to listen to Dear White Women podcast This from their podcast. Continuing with this focus on our Asian stories during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, we want […]

Asian Misrepresentation in Media | Peter Westacott | TEDxIthacaCollege

August 21, 2021

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Peter Westacott speaks about the portrayals (or lack thereof) of Asians in the media. Speaking from a psychological perspective, Peter Westacott discusses the consequences of whitewashing and stereotypes and implores for more dynamic, empowering, versatile roles for Asians in media. Peter Westacott is a senior psychology and sociology major at Ithaca College. He is involved […]

What Scarlett Johansson’s Missing in the Representation Debate – Between the Scenes | The Daily Show

August 21, 2021

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Trevor unpacks Scarlett Johansson’s recent controversial comments about being allowed to “play any person, or any tree.”

Yellowface is a bad look, Hollywood

August 21, 2021

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Stop casting white actors to play Asians maybe? Scarlett Johansson’s casting in ‘Ghost in the Shell’ is just one of the latest examples of a white actor playing an Asian character, a practice that goes back to the earliest days of Hollywood. These casting decisions have made Asians invisible at best and, at worst, the […]

The History of Yellowface | Teen Vogue

August 21, 2021

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In 2018, the all-asian cast of “Crazy Rich Asians” broke box office records around the world and became the 6th highest grossing Rom-Com of all time. Teen Vogue Entertainment Features Editor Gabe Bergado explains the history and culture behind the under representation of Asian actors in Hollywood. He breaks down how Yellowface and Whitewashing have […]

Lesson 5 – Claiming Power: The Future of Asian Americans

July 16, 2021

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Lesson 4 -Why is violence against Asian-Americans on the rise? | Inside Story

July 14, 2021

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Learn about the relationship between politicians saying “Kungflu” and “China Flu” language to upticks in violence. Brian Levin, Director, Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism, California State University, Civil Rights Attorney

Lesson 3 – Empowering Solidarity Panel: Different perspectives, Black, Jewish, Latinx, Korean, Chinese

July 13, 2021

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C100 Presents: “We Rise Together: Stopping Anti-Asian Hate – A Special Town Hall” Featured Speakers: Juju Chang, Co-Anchor, ABC News Nightline (Moderator) Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO and National Director, ADL-Ambassador Gary Locke, Chairman-Elect, Committee of 100 Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP-Congresswoman Grace Meng, Representative (D-NY 6th District)-the Honorable Alex Padilla, U.S. Senator, California The […]