- 1. 13 Women of Color-Owned and Operated Bookstores You Can Support Right Now
- (Books)
- The tragic and senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery coupled with the rise in Asian American hate crimes amidst a literary censorship of voices of color; not only sparked ...
- Created on 04 February 2022
- 2. "It Does Revenge In A Small Way": Violet Kupersmith On Ghosts, Trauma, And Her New Novel, "Build Your House Around My Bod
- (Books)
- ... and his early works about identity, and Asian-European identity and challenges. And watching [his] career trajectory, it’s really inspiring to see how he moved on from Pale View of the Hills and When We ...
- Created on 09 August 2021
- 3. In Honor of Mental Health Action Day, Here Are 8 Mental Health Organizations to Know and Support
- (Living)
- ... (22.2%). Asian adults reported the lowest cases of mental illness (14.4%) According to 2018 statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health: Suicide was the tenth leading cause of death ...
- Created on 20 May 2021
- 4. One Woman Raised $100k To Provide Free Cab Rides For Asian New Yorkers Who Are Scared to Travel Amid Rising Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
- (Feminism)
- An NYC-based woman named Maddy Park raised $100,000 within a couple of days to provide free cab services to local Asian American residents who may be scared to travel on public transportation. The ...
- Created on 08 April 2021
- 5. 8 AAPI Organizations To Support Right Now
- (Feminism)
- On Tuesday, March 16, eight people lost their lives during three deadly shootings that occurred across three Atlanta spas; six of those eight people were women of Asian descent. On Sunday, an Asian ...
- Created on 24 March 2021
- 6. Inauguration Day 2021 Makes History For Women Of Color
- (Feminism)
- Today marked the end of former President Donald Trump’s reign as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Kamala Harris made history as the first woman of Black and South Asian ...
- Created on 20 January 2021
- 7. Wednesday Night Was Great For Women at the DNC
- (Feminism)
- ... as the first Black woman and Asian American on a major presidential ticket. Her speech was a relatively placid entry into the presidential race: the majority was a recap of her upbringing, detailing her ...
- Created on 20 August 2020
- 8. The 100th Anniversary of (Some) Women's Suffrage: Did YOUR state support women's right to vote? Check this state-by-state history of the fight for suffrage in Ameri
- (Feminism)
- ... vote until the federal Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. And first-generation Asian immigrants, male or female could not obtain citizenship and could not vote at all. Abigail Scott Duniway was the author ...
- Created on 18 August 2020
- 9. Meet Richa Moorjani, One Of The Stars Of "Never Have I Ever": BUST Intervie
- (TV)
- ... it's a show created by Mindy and I love pretty much everything that Mindy creates. What stood out to me was that the show had not just one, but three South Asian female lead characters. And that's something ...
- Created on 28 April 2020
- 10. Both Biden and Sanders Said They Would Appoint Women Running Mates. Choose Your Fighter, Boys.
- (Feminism)
- ... get the support of veterans, Dems who strongly support the U.S. Army, and a good deal of Republicans. Sen. Duckworth would also offer much needed representation for the Asian American population. Not ...
- Created on 16 March 2020
- 11. Lana Condor Talks Impacting Girls And Why Asian Actors Can No Longer Be Ignored: BUST Interview
- (TV)
- Lana Condor made hearts melt in To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before as the first Asian American leading lady in a young adult romance flick. Here, she chats about meeting Michelle Obama, snuggling puppies, ...
- Created on 09 March 2020
- 12. Kyoto Bans “Geisha Selfies” Because Tourists Don’t Know How To Behave Themselves
- (Feminism)
- Growing complaints of harassment and property damage from foreign tourists have led authorities in Kyoto to ban photography in parts of the city’s main geisha neighborhood, The Guardian reports. Kyoto ...
- Created on 05 November 2019
- 13. Awkwafina On "The Farewell," Mainstream Asian American Visibility, The Real Nora Lum, And Her Well-Trained Cat: BUST Intervie
- (Entertainment)
- With her first lead role in the all-Asian dramatic film, The Farewell, Awkwafina is showcasing a different side of her talents after years as a comedic rapper and actor. Here, she discusses her ...
- Created on 10 August 2019
- 14. Female Medical Students In Japan Surpass Their Male Counterparts In Exam Rates
- (Feminism)
- Last year, a medical school in Tokyo made headlines after it was confirmed that it manipulated test scores to keep their female student population at a low. Now, in a badass turnaround, The Guardian has ...
- Created on 19 June 2019
- 15. LaTonya Yvette’s Memoir "Woman Of Color" Has It Al
- (Books)
- One From the Heart BROOKLYN-BASED STYLIST LaTonya Yvette inspires a dedicated following with her eponymous lifestyle blog, as much for the creative way she layers an outfit as for her honest ...
- Created on 10 June 2019
- 16. 12 Women and Non-Binary Asian Americans You Should Know About
- (Feminism)
- As a part-Thai, American woman, I was appalled to learn just two days before the end of the month that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As I bury my head in shame, I can’t ...
- Created on 31 May 2019
- 17. The C-Words Of Coachella: Capitalism, Consumerism, And Cults
- (Living)
- ... serving upscale cocktails with the likes of elderflower liquor and popular restaurants from LA serve everything from papusas to vegan grain bowls to Asian-Fusion burritos, as opposed to the food stands ...
- Created on 10 April 2019
- 18. Latina Equal Pay Day Highlights Major Wage Gap
- (Feminism)
- ... of wages, Latina women fake some of the worst discrimination: Black women make 63 cents to a white male coworkers’ dollar. Native American women make 57 cents. White women make 79 cents. Asian women currently ...
- Created on 01 November 2018
- 19. "Crazy Rich Asians" Is The Hilarious And Heartwarming Romance We All Need Right No
- (Movies)
- Crazy Rich Asians, out now, directed by John M. Chu and based on the novel by Kevin Kwan, stars Fresh Off the Boat's tremendous Constance Wu as NYU economics professor Rachel Chu and the delightfully charismatic ...
- Created on 27 August 2018
- 20. How “Crazy Rich Asians” Star Constance Wu Is Using Her Platform To Change Hollywood
- (Movies)
- With leading roles in both Fresh Off the Boat and Crazy Rich Asians, Constance Wu is bringing Asian-American stories to the forefront of pop culture. Here, she discusses diversity in Hollywood, the ...
- Created on 15 August 2018
