Category: Ethnicity
Ethnicity is different from race, as it groups individuals based on shared culture, learned behaviors and other regional similarities beyond physical appearance. Ethnicity is associated with cultural experiences, history, upbringing, nationality, language, customs, geographical background and more. Common examples of ethnicity include Hispanic or Latine, Irish, Jewish or Cambodian.
How to Navigate the Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation
The rise of the internet has made it easier than ever for us to learn, share, and celebrate our cultural diversity with one another! Social…
The Urban Legends of Hawaii
Hawaii takes pride in its culture and representation of its people. Hawaii has a diverse population, many of whom are of Asian descent. It is…
Asian American Impact on Pop Culture
Did you know that 22 million Asian Americans in the United States trace back to their roots in the East, Southeast and Indian Subcontinent? Many…
Why are a Majority of Latinx-centered Shows Getting Canceled?
So you’ve started watching a show you really like but then you realize it has been canceled and there’s only one to two seasons. But…
How LatinX Women in Leadership Behind the Lens are Repositioning the Scope
The Women's Liberation and Chicano movements began in the 1960s, and now, nearly sixty years later, it's pretty clear that while both minorities have come…
From the Film Industry to the Independent Filmmaking Sphere
Expanding on a previous article I published, I am joined by Kayla Abuda Galang, a second-generation Filipino American filmmaker, to understand the Asian American experience…
Meet Yola Lu: How A Bucket List Item Turned Into a Career
The recent breakthrough of Ronny Chieng’s Speakeasy generated more public interest in Asian American comedians. In this article, I sit down with Yola Lu to…
How Represented are Asian Americans in the U.S. Publishing Industry?
Recent monumental social events such as the Stop AAPI Hate movement and the latest Marvel blockbuster movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,…
How Diversity in Casting Changes The Story of Waitress
Diverse casting in previous white roles can expand on stories and create more spaces for actors of colour in the industry. It’s important to open…
How Do Racism and Colonialism Affect the American Coffee Industry?
Coffee is a drink that many people enjoy. As harmless as enjoying a pick-me-up drink can be, coffee is not exempt from exploitation. Like many…
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