Origins of the term “Asian American” The term “Asian American” was first used when UC Berkeley students Emma Gee and Yuji Ichioka created the Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA) in 1968. Gee and Ichioka saw protests against the Vietnam War, the Black Power Movement, and the American Indian Movement as inspiration to unify and increase …
History is important. Knowing our history is important as it allows us to develop a better understanding of the world we live in. Building knowledge and understanding historical events and trends enable us to create a much greater appreciation for current events today. Although world history and curriculums have expanded over time, Asian American history …
The glaring screen sized you up. You thought it believed your facade of innocence but its stare made you assess twice. The room felt hot. Your shoulders connected with people. Your legs grew closer together. There was barely any space, yet you managed. You latched eyes with a friend and noticed the air of mischief …
Before you read, If you are Asian or have grown up around older Asians, you have probably heard your parents or someone older say something blatantly xenophobic against other Asian countries or POC, and this has probably occurred more than once. It can be incredibly frustrating to hear your own family members, especially your parents, …
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Intersectionality is a vital part of the fight for human rights. We see environmental feminism, the fight against racism among BIPOC communities, and the branches of the widespread LGBTQ+ movement. These individual coalitions contribute to the unity under the larger umbrella of the battle for freedom for all, threading together the different patches of the …
