A fierce debate about the criteria for enrolling students at Lowell, in California, has echoes of the soul-searching happening across the U.S. education system.
Tag Archives: Asian-Americans
How I Became an Asian American
The killing of a Chinese American, David Chin, 40 years ago changed the way people of Asian descent began to see themselves.
Decades After Vincent Chin’s Death, Recent Attacks Haunt Asian Americans
Vincent Chin, a Chinese immigrant, was beaten to death after being pursued by two white Detroit autoworkers in 1982. On the 40th anniversary of his death, many hear frightening echoes.
Coming From Separate Worlds in Taiwan, They Collided at California Church
The 68-year-old suspect in a May mass shooting harbored resentment dating back to his formative years in Taiwan.
Not Just a Fence: The Story of a Stainless Steel Status Symbol
Like the white picket fence, the stainless steel fence — prevalent in New York neighborhoods densely populated by Asian homeowners — evokes a sense of making it, but it’s flashier.
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Costume Designer Shirley Kurata Becomes the Story
With the success of the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” the work of Shirley Kurata is in demand, but her personal style has always had its own fans.
Dallas Salon Shooting May Be Linked to Wider Attacks on Asian Businesses
The police said that a burgundy minivan that was spotted fleeing the salon shooting, which wounded three women, resembled vehicles seen at other recent shootings around Asian businesses.
Shelter in Chinatown Is Canceled After Community Protests
The shelter in the shadow of the Manhattan Bridge would have housed 49 men and is one of three that New York City planned for the area.
Supreme Court Allows Elite High School’s New Admissions Rules
A group including parents of Asian American students challenged the new criteria at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia.
Do Elite Institutions Perform Empathy?
There are problems with how inequality gets discussed. That doesn’t mean we should stop talking about it.
One Garment’s Journey Through History
The evolution of the Korean hanbok is a lens into the history of the country, which is now being traced in the series “Pachinko.”
‘Turning Red’ Is Not a Credit to the Asian Race. That’s Why It’s Good.
The perils of caring too much about the politics of racial representation.
Asian Americans Have Always Lived With Fear
In my decades growing up in New York, survival required constant vigilance. Sadly, very little has changed.
Zelensky’s Powerful Plea to Congress
Readers react to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech and urge a no-fly zone in Ukraine. Also: Violence against Asian Americans; daylight saving time.
Man Hit Woman in the Head 125 Times Because She Was Asian, Officials Say
A man has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime after a vicious assault in Yonkers, N.Y., that was captured by a security camera.
How Likely Is Another Civil War?
Readers discuss whether the U.S. is headed for another civil war. Also: Asian American voters; Supreme Court nominations; disinformation; Covid origins; President Biden and the heartland.
Asian American Hate Crimes Cannot Go Unchecked
As an American of Korean descent, I feel terrified for my life and the lives of those who look like me.
Stop AAPI Hate Aims a Spotlight at Rising Anti-Asian Racism
Cynthia Choi, an activist in San Francisco, anticipated the pandemic would lead to more attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. She and others are documenting the surge.
Asian Americans Grapple With Tide of Attacks: ‘We Need Our Safety Back’
Younger Asian American leaders want to rely less on traditional policing solutions, while more traditional cultural and business groups favor them.
Female Entrepreneurs Who Confront a Particular Kind of Troll
Food companies founded by Asian American women find social media engagement with customers helps their growth, but they also face racist and sexist comments.
Will Asian Americans Bolt From the Democratic Party?
How this question gets answered has profound political ramifications.
Woman of Asian Descent Is Latest to Die After an Attack in New York City
In November, a man with a large rock assaulted GuiYing Ma in Queens, leaving her with lacerations to the face and head, the police said.
Judge Strikes Down Elite Virginia High School’s Admissions Rules
Thomas Jefferson High School eliminated standardized tests and made other changes to attract more Black and Hispanic students. A judge declared the policy unfair to Asian Americans.
Recall in San Francisco
Does the Bay Area school board vote represent fury at Covid closures or something else?
The Conservative Group Challenging Admissions at Elite High Schools
The Pacific Legal Foundation is behind lawsuits that challenge elite public high schools that are changing their admissions policies to diversify their student body.
5 Monologues, Each a Showcase for Asian American Actors Over 60
“Out of Time” at the Public Theater is intended to showcase the talents of older actors. “People want to dismiss your stories,” the show’s director says. Not here.
San Francisco Voters Recall 3 Board of Education Members
It was a victory for parents, particularly Asian Americans, angered by the district’s decision-making during the pandemic.
The Path to Social Equity in Higher Ed Doesn’t Run Through Harvard
We need a broader vision of equity.
Affirmative Action Was Never a Perfect Solution
Should we rethink how colleges use racial preferences?
Asian Immigrant Attacked in Hate Crime Last Year Dies
Yao Pan Ma was hospitalized in April after he was pushed to the ground and kicked in the head in East Harlem. He died on Dec. 31, the police said.
Overlooked No More: Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, Artist and Author Who Explored Identity
She was murdered after the publication of her first novel, “Dictee,” a challenging exploration of Korean history and immigrant life that inspires Asian American writers today.
American Girl Debuts Chinese American Doll in Response to Anti-Asian Sentiment
The company said it created the doll, named Corinne Tan, to teach children to stand against racism.
In Fight Against Violence, Asian and Black Activists Struggle to Agree
Calls for unity have ebbed over disagreements on one main issue: policing.
As ‘Nutcracker’ Returns, Companies Rethink Depictions of Asians
Ballet companies are reworking the holiday classic partly in response to a wave of anti-Asian hate that has intensified during the pandemic.
Is It Time to Abandon the Idea of an ‘Asian American’ Identity?
Two Asian Americans question the term and its value.
First Asian American Muppet Arrives on ‘Sesame Street’
Ji-Young, a guitar-playing Korean American character, will bring rock music and conversations about racism to the long-running children’s show starting on Thanksgiving Day.
Democrats Don’t Understand Asian American Voters
Broad but shallow antiracism talk isn’t enough to hold on to Asian American support.
Colorism and Racism Belong to the Same Family
The relative decline of whites in the population does not guarantee racial progress.
Split 7 Ways, Immigrant Neighborhood Seeks to Unify Its Political Power
As New York begins to draw new legislative districts, partisan fights may overshadow the electoral harm the process can do to some groups.
The Superheroes From House of Slay Are Here to Stay
How five fashion friends got a starring role fighting discrimination and hate in a new comic book series.
Kristina Wong’s Pandemic Story: Sewing With Her Aunties
The performance artist ran a mask-making operation during the pandemic. That inspired her new comedy at New York Theater Workshop.
Utah School District Ignored Racial Harassment for Years, Report Says
Black and Asian American students were often called racial slurs, while teachers and staff members ignored their complaints, the Justice Department found.
Long Island City is Home to N.Y.C’s Growing Asian Population
In a corner of Queens, a fivefold increase in Asian residents since 2010 is transforming the area’s restaurants, housing and politics.
Long Island City is Home to N.Y.C’s Fastest Growing Asian Population
In a corner of Queens, a fivefold increase in Asian residents since 2010 is transforming the area’s restaurants, housing and politics.
Hate Crimes and Pandemic Lead More Asian Americans to Seek Therapy
A growing number of Asian Americans have overcome a cultural stigma attached to seeking mental health treatment, experts said.
The Enduring Importance of the 1965 Immigration Act
How Asians arrived in America.
The Myth of Asian American Identity
We’re the fastest-growing demographic group in the U.S. But when it comes to the nation’s racial and ethnic divisions, where do we fit in?
The Privilege of Mediocrity
For creators of color, the perceived need to be exemplary can be artistically stultifying. Instead, true freedom may lie in being allowed to be fine — or to fail.
A Family, a Dream and a Season of Fear
Than Than Htwe and her husband moved to America in hopes of better opportunity for their son. They were greeted with violence instead.
Why ‘Shang-Chi’ Isn’t a Hit in China
Marvel’s first Asian superhero movie has yet to be released in the mainland amid fierce debate over its back story and star.