Asian Americans

No One Cares If Your Parents ‘Came Here Legally’

The model minority myth is dividing immigrant communities — and their silence is hurting the most vulnerable.

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This Stylish Couple Is Changing How We See Aging

“Aki and Koichi became just the outcome of us working on our relationship with each other,” says their daughter, Yuri Kim, in an exclusive interview.

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I’m Asian, But My Child Looks White. I Wasn’t Prepared For What Her Classmates Said To Her.

“This ‘bombshell’ unfolded in a way befitting many elementary school experiences: in humiliating, hurtful fashion.”

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Democrat Derek Tran Defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel In Southern California Swing House District

Tran has defeated two-term GOPer U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California district that was drawn to give Asian Americans a stronger voice on Capitol Hill.

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, AP

For This South Korean Composer, Jazz Was An Unexpected New Home

Jihye Lee found healing in the melding of Indigenous Korean rhythms and brass melodies.

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I Was One Of The Only Nonwhite Kids In My School. Here's What I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self.

"I distinctly remember the first time a boy called me beautiful — because it was a joke."

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'The Asian Kid With The Stinky Lunch' Narrative Is A Pop Culture Trope, But It's Still Worth Telling

So many personal essays have been written about overcoming the trauma of being the Asian kid with the stinky lunch.

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How NIKI’s Navigating Life’s ‘Messiness’

From winning a contest to open for Taylor Swift at 15 to surpassing 3 billion streams, NIKI continues to elevate her music with her third studio album, "Buzz."

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Is It Rude To Ask Guests To Take Their Shoes Off? This Question Has Sparked A Fiery Debate.

In many Asian American households, taking off your shoes is expected. Not everyone is a fan.

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I Received An Anonymous Text. With Just 8 Words, It Brought Back The Shame I Thought I'd Buried.

"My heart sinks all the way down to my feet. Instantly, I feel the same survival responses as if my life were in danger: freeze, fight, flee or fawn."

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