The original Kung Fu starred a white actor as the half-Chinese Shaolin monk Kwai Chang Caine. This modern-day adaptation is entirely different—starting with its predominantly Asian cast.
@olivialiang_@eddieliuwho spoke to me about reclaiming the series https://t.co/0UuOShOkWc
@sajahq's audio guide to the correct pronunciations of the Sikh victims of the Fedex facility shooting, Amarjeet Johal, Jaswinder Kaur, Jaswinder Singh, and Amarjit Sekhon.
https://t.co/Ar5Vd5Pg0d
(1/3) NEW: The South Asian Journalists Association and @aaja are issuing style guidance and historical context for news organizations in the wake of the FedEx shooting in Indianapolis. Many of the victims are reported to be Sikh. https://t.co/SZmWrzR6Mo
Further update: We are sad to confirm that at least four of those killed in Thursday night's attacks are members of the Indianapolis Sikh community. https://t.co/Uso0qL8uh8
"One of what many activists argue is the simplest actions police departments can take to build trust, and respect, with the neighborhoods they serve is to hire more community members and engage with community groups."
Please read, from @JosiahBateshttps://t.co/2VilEgnWhx
hi friends 👋🏼 I am speaking tomorrow at this webinar focused on addressing anti-Asian hate during the pandemic, alongside really incredible AAPI community leaders. would love it if you could join us!
here is the link to register: https://t.co/6mKPvMRMcEhttps://t.co/okhdYPLsMK
Hello there!! I'm working on a story about the manga section of Barnes and Noble.✨
If you are someone who has any stories to tell about it, has a special affinity and/or aversion to it, I'd love to talk to you for a story I'm working on. My DMs are open!!
"For the young or tech-savvy, who are arguably the diaspora’s most vocal proponents, sharing such content is a subversive reaction to conditioned expectations of silence. Posting has become a means of processing."
Insightful piece by @terrygtnguyen: https://t.co/EoLrg8e9W5
🖋️NEW EP ALERT🖋️
When the charts and data used to explain our lives come up short, sometimes it's best to turn to a different source of understanding.
So this week, to kick off National Poetry Month, we're digging into the work of some remarkable poets.
https://t.co/mJzbmGaqpb
big fan of this story (with multiple playlists!):
"From stripped-down bedroom acoustic to tranquilizing lo-fi mixes, allow this guide to accompany you into the multi-genre Taiwanese indie music scene."
https://t.co/uOvMgVd2lT
ICYMI: We're trying something new for this Friday! If you're an Asian diaspora human and want to be featured in this week's newsletter, tweet at us and/or @stefficao_ answering the following prompt –
💌 How has K-Pop affected your perception of your racial identity? 💌 https://t.co/Q5W5huyoRn