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Artist Anson Ng’s Journey Through Grief, Cultural Preservation and Healing in Toronto’s Chinatown
Point of View Anson Ng 2024-06-27 Point of View Anson Ng 2024-06-27

Artist Anson Ng’s Journey Through Grief, Cultural Preservation and Healing in Toronto’s Chinatown

“Sharing my work connected me to a community that uplifted one another, reminding me of my own importance and allowing us to heal collectively.”

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Sima Aunty is the Aunty We Know, Not the Aunty We Need
Point of View Ishani Nath 2023-04-26 Point of View Ishani Nath 2023-04-26

Sima Aunty is the Aunty We Know, Not the Aunty We Need

We need aunties who will cheer us on, not add to a chorus of judgement.

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Tiger Mom Redefined: How 2022 Films Subverted the Tired Trope
Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-12-09 Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-12-09

Tiger Mom Redefined: How 2022 Films Subverted the Tired Trope

Films like “Turning Red” and “Everything Everywhere All At Once” challenge the often overused stereotype and reveal more about the matriarch’s inner dialogues and worries.

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From Partner Track to The Summer I Turned Pretty and To All The Boys: Why Aren’t There More Asian Couples on Screen?
Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-10-04 Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-10-04

From Partner Track to The Summer I Turned Pretty and To All The Boys: Why Aren’t There More Asian Couples on Screen?

“As Hollywood reckons with a lack of representation on screen and behind the scenes, having an Asian woman deciding between two white men [in ‘Partner Track’] left me wondering why there are so few Asian love stories on my TV.”

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What BTS’ Hiatus Can Teach Us About Self-Care and Pursuing Our Dreams
Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-06-28 Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-06-28

What BTS’ Hiatus Can Teach Us About Self-Care and Pursuing Our Dreams

“It’s difficult to leave at the height of your career in order for self-care and growth. And while I’m saddened by the news of their break, perhaps it’s something we try for ourselves too,” writes Samantha Lui.

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Netflix’s ‘Love Hard’ Isn’t the Diversity Christmas Love Story You Think It Is
Point of View Carole Eugene Park 2021-12-06 Point of View Carole Eugene Park 2021-12-06

Netflix’s ‘Love Hard’ Isn’t the Diversity Christmas Love Story You Think It Is

For all the conversations about diversity and better representation, this Christmas movie leans into the harmful stereotypes Western societies have about East Asian men, and Asian men in general: the weird, nerdy, and desperate non-white man on the internet who virtually connects with pretty white women.

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How I’m Reminding Myself to Be Proud of My Heritage
Point of View Kaitlyn Forde 2021-08-27 Point of View Kaitlyn Forde 2021-08-27

How I’m Reminding Myself to Be Proud of My Heritage

Kaitlyn Forde reflects on how conversations on racial inequality have reminded her to be proud about her racial identity.

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‘Can You Please Speak Chinese?’: On Raising My Bi-Racial Daughter to Speak My Mother Language
Point of View Katy Hung 2021-05-24 Point of View Katy Hung 2021-05-24

‘Can You Please Speak Chinese?’: On Raising My Bi-Racial Daughter to Speak My Mother Language

When my daughter was born, I made a strong concerted effort to exclusively speak Cantonese to her. Then she started going to daycare… and it was GAME OVER.

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From the Hospital Play Lady: An Open Letter to My Young Asian Patients
Point of View Jane Mai Ngo 2021-05-10 Point of View Jane Mai Ngo 2021-05-10

From the Hospital Play Lady: An Open Letter to My Young Asian Patients

“You may not see or care about my Asian features, since my face is covered behind my mask and goggles. You may not even remember meeting me, but only remember the fact that I helped you play while you were sick.”

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Western Media’s Treatment of BTS Isn’t Just Disrespectful, It’s Racist
Point of View Zeahaa Rehman 2021-04-23 Point of View Zeahaa Rehman 2021-04-23

Western Media’s Treatment of BTS Isn’t Just Disrespectful, It’s Racist

The South Korean group is more than just a prop or a punchline.

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Being Fetishized or Othered Shouldn’t Be the Only Options for Asian Women
Point of View Isabelle Khoo 2021-03-19 Point of View Isabelle Khoo 2021-03-19

Being Fetishized or Othered Shouldn’t Be the Only Options for Asian Women

The Atlanta shootings have made one thing clear: racial stereotypes can have lasting impacts and can be deadly.

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Is It Just Me, or Does South Asian Content on TV Cater to a Western Gaze?
Point of View Layla Ahmad 2021-01-29 Point of View Layla Ahmad 2021-01-29

Is It Just Me, or Does South Asian Content on TV Cater to a Western Gaze?

While it is important to applaud these shows as an amazing accomplishment, we should also be viewing them through a critical lens.

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‘Patriot Act’ Was So Much More Than Just a Win for South Asian Representation
Features Zeahaa Rehman 2020-10-28 Features Zeahaa Rehman 2020-10-28

‘Patriot Act’ Was So Much More Than Just a Win for South Asian Representation

Hasan Minhaj’s now-cancelled Netflix series boldly unpacked polarizing issues occurring domestically and globally.

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‘Amidst the Despair, there is Hope in Hong Kong’
Features Jessie Ho 2020-08-26 Features Jessie Ho 2020-08-26

‘Amidst the Despair, there is Hope in Hong Kong’

Writer Jessie Ho on why we continue to have hope for Hong Kong.

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‘Chinese Singing Competitions Made Me Feel Too Canadian to be Chinese and Too Chinese to be Canadian’
Point of View Katty Lau 2020-07-29 Point of View Katty Lau 2020-07-29

‘Chinese Singing Competitions Made Me Feel Too Canadian to be Chinese and Too Chinese to be Canadian’

Katty Lau writes about her experience feeling out of place while competing in Chinese singing competitions.

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