Artwork: Hannah Lui At 10:44 AM on June 29th, 2023, the Supreme Court overturned race-conscious college admissions in the United States. It marked the end of over fifty years of legal precedent, at once removing the Kennedy-Johnson policy aimed at addressing the centuries-long economic exploitation faced by people of color in the United States. Race-conscious …
Artwork: Hannah Lui The Broad in Los Angeles, The Tate in London, The Art Institute of Chicago, and The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Visit any one of these reputable museums and you will witness the breadth and ingenuity of Yayoi Kusama’s artwork. A multidisciplinary artist from Matsumoto, Japan, Kusama has worked …
Artwork: Sresta Aitharaju I am the bird that soars in the sky You know that but so do I I’m a majestic creature Chic and fast are my features There’s more to me than just being fun I’ve got a mind that’s ready to stun I am the bird that soars in the sky …
Technology is ever-evolving, and so are Asian American leaders as they have risen to the top in large-scale companies (Google, Microsoft, and Zoom). Asian American leaders have played an integral role in truly changing the game for the future of technology businesses. Google CEO: Sundar Pichai Sundar Pichai was born in 1972 in Tamil Nadu, …
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Artwork: Hannah Lui Is MSG actually bad for you? The FDA has classified MSG as generally safe, and yet, 42% of American consumers actively avoid MSG. The misconception that MSG is unhealthy is not driven by rigorous, reliable research, but rather, anti-Asian sentiment and xenophobia. What is MSG? Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a common …
Food contributes significantly to the cultural experience and identity of Asian Americans. Despite food holding daily importance in everyone’s lives, for the Asian American community, its story is anything but simple. Growing up in an Indian household, I experienced a sometimes confusing mix of traditional Indian food and American food. I have memories of holidays …
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Artwork: Hannah Lui Race-conscious affirmative action is one of the most contentious issues regarding higher education. As an Asian-American, I strongly believe in ensuring diversity but I believe that race-conscious admission practices do more harm than good and there are race-neutral practices to ensure diversity that should be used. Simply put, the color of your …
Artwork: Sresta Aitharaju On June 21, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the White House. President Biden and his family welcomed him with ceremony and showered him with gifts, hosting him for private and state dinners after multiple speeches on the White House lawn. This visit was intended by the Biden administration …
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Artwork: Hannah Lui On the early morning of June 14, 2023, a migrant boat sailing off the coast of Greece capsized and sank, killing over 300 passengers and leaving hundreds missing. On this boat were immigrants from Pakistan, Syria, Egypt, and Palestine—all disappearing into the deep waters of the Mediterranean. The ship was set to …
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Artwork: Ella Sun In spring 2023, Disney+ announced the release of American Born Chinese, a young adult show featuring Chinese-American characters with a twist of fantasy action. I finished the first season three days after its premiere, and I was incredibly impressed. First of all, all the actors did phenomenal jobs in inhabiting their characters …
