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Finally, a YA Novel About the American Muslim Experience

Naazish YarKhan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Naazish YarKhan

Neither This Nor That enters the young adult literature market, bringing to light difficulties that American Muslim youth and children of immigrants face acclimating to life in the U.S.

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Does "Asian America" Leave Some Asian Americans Behind?

Keith Kamisugi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Keith Kamisugi

If some of our communities are left behind as others move forward, we cannot claim victory for all Asian Americans.

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Kamala Harris & Asian Americans

Gautam Dutta | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gautam Dutta

Harris is certainly the first African American woman to become a District Attorney in California. But she's also the first Asian American to accomplish that impressive feat.

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Muslim-American Novelist Examines Social Rift in the Aftermath of 9/11

Naazish YarKhan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Naazish YarKhan

Pakistani-American author, Shaila Abdullah's writing focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of Pakistani women and their often unconventional choices in life.

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