Category: Race

Race is a social construct used to group individuals, largely based on certain physical appearances and social factors. Some examples of race include white, Black or African American, Indian or Alaska Native as well as Asian and Pacific Islander.

From the Film Industry to the Independent Filmmaking Sphere

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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…
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Meet Yola Lu: How A Bucket List Item Turned Into a Career

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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…
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Meet Smrithi Upadhyayula: An Informative Interview on Publishing

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In a previous article I published on Balance Now, I analyzed the representation of Asian Americans in the U.S. publishing industry. I found that while…
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How Represented are Asian Americans in the U.S. Publishing Industry?

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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,…
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How Diversity in Casting Changes The Story of Waitress

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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…
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Adoptees Don’t Need to be Saved, Even In Hollywood Films

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There are hundreds of books and films with plots focused on adoption, but it is easy to neglect the importance of focusing on the adoptee…
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The Relationship Between Dystopian Fiction and People of Colour

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The unjust society written in young adult dystopian fiction can very much be our own world told through the wrong perspective – where are the…
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Meet Aurora Hinz: Life as a Korean Transracial Adoptee

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While many adoptees carry deep trauma connected to adoption, Aurora is grateful to have had a positive experience.
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How do World Affairs Affect Adoption?

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The top countries from which children are adopted have histories of economic, social, and political turmoil. According to the same study, China, Ukraine, and Ethiopia…
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Diversity in Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical The Series

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Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is more progressive regarding race, diversity, and inclusion than all three of its original predecessors in the…
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