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· Ryan General
White Actor From ‘Iron Fist’ Briefly Rage Quits Twitter After ‘Whitesplaining’ Asian Representation
A somewhat heated discussion between an Iron Fist fan and Finn Jones, the actor who plays the superhero character for Netflix’s upcoming series, erupted on Twitter last Sunday. “Iron Fist” has first stirred controversy for missing the opportunity to cast an Asian actor in the…
· Naomi Lee
Korean Skin Care and The Insidious Quest For Pale Skin
Chances are, you’ve heard about the Korean beauty industry. Maybe your favorite beauty vloggers tried out the infamous Korean 10 step skin care method, or perhaps you’ve noticed Sephora’s expanding Korean beauty section. Ingredients that I like to call, “So Weird They Must Work,…
· Anna Gracia
Why I Always Cheer for the Asian Person
Every four years, people get hyped for the Olympics and watch a bunch of obscure sports like trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics just so they can claim patriotism when an athlete from their country wins. “The biathlon? OMG I love that sport!” says no one outside of Scandinavia.…
· Heather Johnson Yu
5 Ways You Can Make Social Change Without Really Trying
Inactivism. Slacktivism. Whatever you want to call it, the terms refer to people who want to make social change while doing the absolute bare minimum (or nothing at all but think they’re helping). To actual activists, this can be frustrating; they’re out there “pounding the…
· Ryan General
Asian-Americans Seen as ‘More American’ If They Are Fat, Study Finds
New research published in Psychological Science has found that people view Asian-Americans who are overweight to be more “American,” making them less prone to racial discrimination. In the study, images of people from various races, and of different body shapes, were shown to…
· Aileen Fang
How 90s Disney Channel Shows Shaped My Asian Identity
Growing up in the 90s meant watching shows like “Lizzie McGuire”, “That’s So Raven” and “Hannah Montana”. As a second-generation immigrant, these shows weren’t purely entertainment for me. They were a portal into Western society. I watched the characters throughout their coming…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Adult Actress Dolly Leigh Reveals That She Wants More Asian Men in Porn
Dolly Leigh, 25 year old adult actress and avid gamer, is no stranger to the spotlight – having been in the industry for a few years, she’s had her share of screen time. So she’s used to putting herself out there and fans are accustomed to seeing all angles of her. Despite this,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
New Dating Game ‘Dream Daddy’ Allows You to Date This Hot AF Asian Dad
***Literally everything is spoilers. You’ve been warned*** Oh my God, I feel like I’m a horny 15-year-old rabid fangirl again.
· Benny Luo
We Saw ‘Birth of the Dragon’ to See How Offensive it is To Asians and Bruce Lee
Last year, “Birth of the Dragon”, a film inspired by the epic fight between Bruce Lee and Wong Jack Man, debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Philip Ng, Xia Yu, Billy Magnussen, and was directed by George Nolfi, who’s helmed “The Adjustment Bureau”,…
· Ryan General
First Major Asian American Rapper ‘Fresh Kid Ice’ of 2 Live Crew Dies at 53
The hip hop community is mourning the recent passing of rap legend Christopher Wong Won, AKA “Fresh Kid Ice”, the first major Asian rapper in the U.S. The rapper, who was a founding member of American hip-hop group “2 Live Crew”, died due to an undisclosed medical condition on…
· Khier Casino
Hispanic Coalition Calls CBS Out on Their BS After ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Pay Dispute
The National Hispanic Media Coalition is condemning CBS for failing to pay Asian lead stars Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park as much as their white co-stars, Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan. Kim and Park, who have both been with CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0” for seven seasons since 2010,…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan’s New Film Sparks Outrage Because His Character is ‘Vietnamese’
The trailer for Jackie Chan’s new film “The Foreigner” has since been released to much acclaim, but another issue with Chan’s character is now creating a buzz online. Based on the 1992 novel “The Chinaman” by Stephen Leather, the new thriller is directed by “Casino Royale”…
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians” Ronny Chieng Perfectly Sums Up Why Diversity is CRUCIAL in Film
Comedian Ronny Chieng voiced his thoughts on the value of diversity on the last day of filming Warner Bros.’ upcoming adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s “Crazy Rich Asians”, and he deserves a standing ovation for it. The Malaysian actor wrote on Facebook:
· Ryan General
Anthony Bourdain Thinks Filipino Food Could Be the Next Big Thing in America
TV host and food critic Anthony Bourdain expressed his love for Filipino food in a recent interview with CNN, saying dishes from the Philippines have the potential to be the next big thing in the United States. While he admits that the traditional sour notes in Filipino food…
· Khier Casino
Riz Ahmed Says He Would ‘Rather Be Broke’ Than Play a ‘Terrorist’ in Hollywood
Actor and rapper Riz Ahmed spoke out against the limited roles for actors of color in TV and film, saying he would rather be broke than play stereotypical characters. The British actor of Pakistani descent, known for starring in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and HBO’s “The…
· Khier Casino
People Are Upset BTS Won a Billboard Music Award Because They Are Asian
South Korean boy band BTS became the first K-pop group to be nominated and win a Billboard award for the Top Social Artist, surpassing Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and Shawn Mendes. Also known as Bangtan Boys, BTS made history during Sunday night’s 2017 Billboard…
· Ryan General
Why It’s Important Michelle Yeoh Kept Her Malaysian Accent in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’
“Star Trek: Discovery’s” spectacular new trailer gave fans of the forward-thinking franchise a lot to be excited about: a high production value, an intriguing premise, and a diverse, stellar cast. Many applauded the show for having strong women of color leads, including Michelle…
· Ryan General
These Three Photos Are Going Viral For Flipping the Script on White People
A series of photos published in the May 2017 issue of “O, the Oprah Magazine” is tackling race in a unique way and sparking some heated discussions online. In the now viral images featured in the photo essay titled “Let’s Talk About Race”, American photographer Chris Buck…
· Jessica Xiao
6 Things You’re Telling Me When You Say I’m A ‘Bad Asian’
Originally published on Everyday Feminism I’m currently jobless.
· Heather Johnson Yu
Dad Learns Daughter Doesn’t Want to Be Chinese, Finds Genius Solution
“I don’t want to be Chinese.” When Jerry Zhang heard these words from his preschool-age daughter, Madison, it broke his heart. He knew the reason why — his daughter was very interested in books that featured young White girls, such as “Madeline” and “Eloise”, and wished to be…