The critically-acclaimed Netflix release Squid Game tells the story of a kind yet foolish man named Seong Gi-Hun who struggles with debt. He must play Korean children’s games with 456 people who all share his same financial situation. The prize money for this game is 45.6 billion won, which is enough for the winner to […]
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In 2022, Netflix’s hit show ‘Bridgerton’ will be releasing the long awaited second season to its viewers. Based on the eight-novel series by Julia Quinn, the show, which premiered on December 25, 2020, follows the lives of the Bridgerton family during London’s Regency era. The main storyline of the first season revolves around the oldest
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I come from no native language Perfect english escaping my father’s lips Cocoa eyes watering at the taste of curry Paper cuts from pages of bold lettering Words that express what it means to be Indian have no meaning But how can that be? Am I not Indian too? My whiteness bubbles inside me Indian
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Many have heard of the endless debates of whether affirmative action is ethical or not, but what does this term actually mean, and how does it apply to Asian Americans? Affirmative action is defined as “any measure, beyond simple termination of a discriminatory practice, adopted to correct or compensate for past or present discrimination or
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Michelle Wu was born to immigrants who came to the United States from Taiwan. Her grandparents fled China after the Chinese Civil War. Growing up, she was expected to get a stable, well-paying job. Instead, the now-leading Boston mayoral candidate found her calling to be politics. Since high school, Wu has been a natural-born leader.
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On July 12, 2021, Shohei Ohtani became the first Japanese-born participant in the Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby, the annual home run hitting competition held the day before MLB’s All-Star Game. In the even more iconic All-Star Game, Ohtani pitched and hit as the first player ever appointed to the roster as a pitcher
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The reemergence of critical race theory (CRT) has been making headlines in the news…but what exactly is it? On a surface level, CRT represents the idea that racism is deeply rooted in the law, its policies, and by proxy, various social institutions. The concept has resurfaced recently amongst schools throughout the United States, both indicative
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As San Francisco Bay’s largest island, Angel Island is a sunny tourist destination home to various beaches, hiking trails, and recreational parks. At first glance, it seems like a pleasant place for vacation. However, despite its charming appearance, the island holds a dark history that contrasts its misleadingly glorious title. Before it was an immigration
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Being an immigrant in any country means having to fit into the cultural norms of the country you have immigrated to. This can become especially difficult knowing there is a cultural overlap, and oftentimes, this results in internal conflicts to “try and fit in.” Any minority will unfortunately be subject to some level of harassment
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The bamboo ceiling refers to a systemic barrier or obstacle which prevents Asian Americans from moving to higher executive positions. The term was coined by Jane Hyun, who wrote a book on how one can transcend this barrier. While some try to deny the existence of such a barrier, there is evidence that this barrier
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