From challenging the first-generation American narrative, to claiming queer space in a conservative culture: this is the diversity of the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience.
It’s a question that dances in small talk and coffee chats, breakout rooms and first dates. A question marked with centuries of othering and ostracizing, a quip meant to demean roots planted in these United States.
We’re from here — children born from lineages of immigrants and tribes,
a community whose diversity reflects the geography we span.
We’re growing here — grappling with an intersection of othering and belonging, reclaiming a history long-erased in the American education system, and redefining what it means to be an Asian American.
We’re not leaving here, we’re staying. Boldly, loudly, and proudly.
SILENT NO MORE
Boba liberalism: How the emergence of superficial activism could cause more harm than good to the AAPI community
Asian American women are speaking out against hate. Activists say that can mean fighting sexism and erasure
COMMUNITY VOICES
11 ways you can support Asian American, Pacific Islander communities right now
Chinese American
in Arizona
Boba liberalism: How the emergence of superficial activism could cause more harm than good to the AAPI community
Asian American women are speaking out against hate. Activists say that can mean fighting sexism and erasure
11 ways you can support Asian American, Pacific Islander communities right now
Yvonne So
How I reclaimed my Asian identity and found my voice in the queer community through art
How I reclaimed my Asian identity and found my voice in the queer community through art
A photographer captured the street style of her Asian elders. How their portraits highlight a community's fight against hate.
A photographer captured the street style of her Asian elders. How their portraits highlight a community's fight against hate.
Korean American
in Michigan
Roland Hwang
Chinese American
in Illinois
Richard Yang
Hmong American
in Wisconsin
Lisa Stray Yang
Click on the buttons to hear how the AAPI community is feeling about this moment and what their identity means to them.
'Grief becomes power.' How the coronavirus pandemic changed the South Asian diaspora's experience of mourning.
'Grief becomes power.' How the coronavirus pandemic changed the South Asian diaspora's experience of mourning.
I'm Asian American.
Only I get to decide what that means.
I'm Asian American.
Only I get to decide what that means.
For Pacific Islanders, 'AAPI' can render them invisible.
How communities demand power by combatting erasure.
For Pacific Islanders, 'AAPI' can render them invisible.
How communities demand power by combatting erasure.
Asian comedians are fighting back against late night television that makes their culture the punchline.
Asian comedians are fighting back against late night television that makes their culture the punchline.
Christine Chiu teases why she turned down 'Real Housewives' and why 'Bling Empire' is a better opportunity for her to represent her community
Christine Chiu teases why she turned down 'Real Housewives' and why 'Bling Empire' is a better opportunity for her to represent her community
'I didn't need to apologize for being Asian:' How YouTube provides a channel to celebrate Asian joy
'I didn't need to apologize for being Asian:' How YouTube provides a channel to celebrate Asian joy
Exclusive: White House AAPI Liaison Erika Moritsugu on Biden's new initiative for Asian Americans
Exclusive: White House AAPI Liaison Erika Moritsugu on Biden's new initiative for Asian Americans
In the wake of spikes in violence, young Asian Americans are inspired to take up the battle for civil rights and eyeing political office
In the wake of spikes in violence, young Asian Americans are inspired to take up the battle for civil rights and eyeing political office