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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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Eddie Huang Makes Directorial Debut with Feature Film, ‘Boogie’
News RepresentASIAN Project 2021-01-19 News RepresentASIAN Project 2021-01-19

Eddie Huang Makes Directorial Debut with Feature Film, ‘Boogie’

The coming-of-age film tells the fictional story of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a Chinese-American basketball phenom from Queens, NY.

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‘Bling Empire’s’ Kevin Kreider Wants to Redefine Asian Masculinity
Features Madelyn Chung 2021-01-19 Features Madelyn Chung 2021-01-19

‘Bling Empire’s’ Kevin Kreider Wants to Redefine Asian Masculinity

The model and actor defies the stereotypical image of the Asian man that is often seen in mainstream media.

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Joanna Ho Challenges Western Beauty Standards in ‘Eyes that Kiss in the Corners’
Features Isabelle Docto 2021-01-18 Features Isabelle Docto 2021-01-18

Joanna Ho Challenges Western Beauty Standards in ‘Eyes that Kiss in the Corners’

The children’s book demonstrates how self-love is an act of revolution.

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Jackie Lau, Author
Profiles Zeahaa Rehman 2021-01-13 Profiles Zeahaa Rehman 2021-01-13

Jackie Lau, Author

On navigating the romance industry as a BIPOC author and incorporating her mental health experiences in her writing.

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‘Minari’s’ Golden Globes Foreign Film Classification Sparks Outcry Among Celebs
News RepresentASIAN Project 2020-12-24 News RepresentASIAN Project 2020-12-24

‘Minari’s’ Golden Globes Foreign Film Classification Sparks Outcry Among Celebs

“The film equivalent of being told to go back to your country when that country is actually America,” tweeted Daniel Dae Kim.

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Amanda Poh, Creator and Designer of K SOON Jewelry
Profiles Isabelle Docto 2020-12-23 Profiles Isabelle Docto 2020-12-23

Amanda Poh, Creator and Designer of K SOON Jewelry

On reconnecting with her culture and giving back to BIPOC communities.

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My Last Night in Beijing in the Early Days of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Point of View Ethan Lou 2020-12-16 Point of View Ethan Lou 2020-12-16

My Last Night in Beijing in the Early Days of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The world outside still had no pandemic, but there I was, holed up in my uncle’s apartment, doing very little. On my last day, I decided to take a walk outside.

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Aaron Chin, CEO, Organika Health Products
Profiles Teresa Mayede 2020-12-07 Profiles Teresa Mayede 2020-12-07

Aaron Chin, CEO, Organika Health Products

On embracing diversity in the wellness industry, taking over the family business and learning to become proud of his Chinese roots.

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Vivek Shraya Teams up with Pantene Canada for ‘Hair Has No Gender’ Campaign
News Isabelle Docto 2020-12-06 News Isabelle Docto 2020-12-06

Vivek Shraya Teams up with Pantene Canada for ‘Hair Has No Gender’ Campaign

The film series highlights transgender and non-binary hair journeys.

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Carolyn Fe, Actress, Singer, Songwriter
Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-12-01 Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-12-01

Carolyn Fe, Actress, Singer, Songwriter

On “Blues Clues & You!”, finding her voice in the performing arts, and breaking Filipino stereotypes.

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5 K-Dramas to Help You Get Through the Pandemic
Features Samantha Lui 2020-11-13 Features Samantha Lui 2020-11-13

5 K-Dramas to Help You Get Through the Pandemic

The perfect antidote to these challenging times.

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Sephora Canada Launches Stunning Diwali Campaign
News Madelyn Chung 2020-11-10 News Madelyn Chung 2020-11-10

Sephora Canada Launches Stunning Diwali Campaign

It’s the retailer’s first-ever campaign celebrating the Indian festival of lights.

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Disney U.K.’s Christmas Ad Features Filipino Family
RepresentASIAN Project 2020-11-09 RepresentASIAN Project 2020-11-09

Disney U.K.’s Christmas Ad Features Filipino Family

It’s giving us all the feels.

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‘Kim Convenience’ Star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Makes a Surprise Appearance on ‘The Mandalorian’
News RepresentASIAN Project 2020-11-07 News RepresentASIAN Project 2020-11-07

‘Kim Convenience’ Star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Makes a Surprise Appearance on ‘The Mandalorian’

For Lee, an avid cosplayer and huge ‘Star Wars’ fan, this was a “dream come true.”

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Reel Asian Film Festival is Going Digital — Here’s How to Tune In
News RepresentASIAN Project 2020-11-04 News RepresentASIAN Project 2020-11-04

Reel Asian Film Festival is Going Digital — Here’s How to Tune In

Plus, our top picks from this year’s lineup.

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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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Asia Jackson, Actress and Digital Creative
Features, Profiles Isabelle Docto 2020-10-20 Features, Profiles Isabelle Docto 2020-10-20

Asia Jackson, Actress and Digital Creative

On how she harnesses social media for her activism and about being a role model for young women of colour.

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Twitter Is Paying Heartwarming Tributes to AAPI Women Ahead of Kamala Harris Debate
Features RepresentASIAN Project 2020-10-07 Features RepresentASIAN Project 2020-10-07

Twitter Is Paying Heartwarming Tributes to AAPI Women Ahead of Kamala Harris Debate

#AAPISheRose is highlighting the strength, resilience and power of AAPI ‘sheroes’.

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Catherine Hernandez, Author, ‘Crosshairs’
Features Isabelle Docto 2020-10-06 Features Isabelle Docto 2020-10-06

Catherine Hernandez, Author, ‘Crosshairs’

On how the Pulse Nightclub massacre inspired ‘Crosshairs’ and how she found her voice as a writer.

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