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The Alarming Disparity Between Film Critics and Their Consumers 

For generations, the critics on board the major film festivals have looked exactly like most of those who make the films: male and white. It…
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The Model Minority Myth and Its Effect on Queer Asian Youth

The first images that pop up on Google when the term ‘gay man’ is searched primarily portray the stereotypical muscular white man who dresses well…
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Bad Miracles: Jordan Peele’s Nope and the Duality of Spectacle

Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022) is a film that is fundamentally concerned with how spectacle erases cultural agency. It takes Peele’s previous concerns with black identity,…
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Indian Child Welfare Act: SCOTUS Case Could be Devastating to Families

SCOTUS is set to hear a case regarding the Indian Child Welfare Act in early November. This case could affect the placement of Native children…
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What Accounts For The Lowest Unemployment Rate Of The Asian Race In America?

With booming population growth, the Asian race is becoming the largest race in America. This race has been adapting significantly to the American labor force…
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Globalization of K-pop: How Diverse is the K-pop Industry?

It is no surprise that Korean idols dominate K-pop. However, as K-pop has become more global, the industry is diversifying and has its fair share…
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How Country Music Has Forgotten Its Roots

Country music is a popular genre of music in the south. The genre has a long history that inspired many great artists, but often this…
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Diversity in Film Festivals: 35% POC and 8% Women

Film festivals are an instrumental aspect of our society that influence and shape the culture we practice. Thus, these festivals need to be inclusive and…
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The Asian American Community Is Not Seeking Mental Health Care. Why?

Previously, we discussed the overall picture of Asian American mental health. In this article, we will find out why many Asian Americans do not seek…
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The Displacement of Minority Households in Face of Redevelopment Projects

In the face of modernization, redevelopment practices can often lead to exclusionary rules, making affordable housing less available. The federal, state, and local governments need…
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