‘Crying in H Mart’ Made Michelle Zauner a Literary Star. What’s Next? (NY Times)
‘Crying in H Mart’ Made Michelle Zauner a Literary Star. What’s Next? (NY Times)
Monday (June 13th) review of Asian American news & newsmakers
Headlines
Notable AAPI Headlines
EXCLUSIVE: AAPI Millbrae council member speaks out after being attacked with concrete block in SF (ABC 7)
EXCLUSIVE: Nepali man assaulted, robbed in Oakland speaks out on AAPI hate (ABC 7)
Entertainment
'Ms. Marvel' praised by fans but flooded with bad reviews. Critics think they know why. (NBC News)
'Ms. Marvel' Episode 1: How Kamala's Culture Is a Vital Part of Her Story (Collider)
‘My Whole Body Was Sick’: Sandra Oh and Jung Ho-yeon Get Honest About Fame’s Toll on Mental Health (Variety)
Sandra Oh and Awkwafina begin filming for upcoming movie about estranged sisters (Yahoo)
Tony Awards: Asian American Performers Action Coalition Talk Diversity in N.Y. Theater a Year After Broadway’s Pandemic Return (THR)
How Wayne Wang Faces Failure (The New Yorker)
Margaret Cho and Robin Tran Are Cosplaying as Comedians (Interview Magazine)
Behind the scenes of "Fire Island," from filming sexy rain encounters to endearing dance-offs (Salon)
Andrew Ahn Did Want to Show Dick on Fire Island (Vulture)
HBO Acquires ’38 At The Garden,’ A Documentary About Jeremy Lin’s Historic New York Knicks Spree In 2012 (Deadline)
Culture / Lifestyle
SEAL-Doctor-Astronaut Jonny Kim Is Adding Pilot To His Crazy Resume (TheDrive)
Listen: The new generation of Asian American activists (SF Chronicle)
Sacramento Filipino-American activists breathe new life into half-century struggle after Marcos Jr’s election (Capradio)
Covid and Race (NY Times)
How Joining An Asian American Sorority Taught Me To Embrace My Identity (HuffPost)
Politics
How San Francisco's D.A. recall election shows a rift in the Asian American community (NBC News)
Recalling Chesa Boudin is only going to hurt S.F.’s AAPI community even further (SF Chronicle)
Patsy Mink, first woman of color in Congress, to be honored with portrait at US Capitol (USA Today)
Business
Why Paul Weiss Is the Pro Bono Go-To for Victims of Asian Hate (Bloomberg)
16 Essential AAPI-Owned Businesses in NYC (Thrillist)
Asian-owned businesses are growing in Dallas-Fort Worth, study finds (Dallas Morning News)
As employers call workers back to the office, some AAPI women are on edge (CNBC)
Music
BTS drops music video of ‘Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)’ (Lifestyle Asia)
Hip Hop Front-runner Far East Movement on ‘China From All Angles’ (Radii)
‘Crying in H Mart’ Made Michelle Zauner a Literary Star. What’s Next? (NY Times)
How Asian–Canadian artists are incorporating their heritage into their music (CBC)
Elephante Talks Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, ‘Heavy Glow’ And His Pride In His Taiwanese Culture (Forbes)
“HOW JAPANESE ARTIST NUJABES SPAWNED AN ENTIRE GENERATION OF MUSICIANS”: AN ESSAY BY NOHIDEA (Atwood)
Sports
Eileen Gu, who won gold for China, will be ambassador for U.S. Olympics bid (NBC News)
NFL teams up with MLB and NBA to provide valuable perspectives at AAPI Sports and Culture Symposium (NFL)
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin Are Headlining a Charity Basketball Game in Toronto (Complex)
Nathan Chen to publish memoir (NBC Sports)
Health / Science
How structural medical racism perpetuates Asian American cancer disparities (NBC News)
Workplace Prejudice Against East Asians During COVID-19 (Psychology Today)
7 Ways The 'Model Minority' Myth Hurts Asian American's Mental Health (HuffPost)
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Family / Education
First Indian Am President appointed at Oregon State (AsAm News)
Meet the Muslim Mom Who Has Mobilized Asian American Parents in the War on Public Schools (Mother Jones)
I’m an Asian American mom and an executive. This is what I’ve learned about successful leadership (Fast Company)
Food
Indian woman-owned brand's claim against Trader Joe’s sparks online debate (NBC News)
ABC's of AAPIs | Coloring book helps celebrate Asian American culture (11Alive)
Fashion
LỰU ĐẠN is the label inspired by 90s Asian gangster culture (i-D)
Inside the Mall Where Chinatown Meets High Fashion (The Daily Beast)
Patrick Ta Wants Everyone To Slow Down, Wear Blush, And Appreciate Every Moment (Elite Daily)
Beauty
Asian-Fishing Remains A Problematic Trend (StudyBreaks)
I’m Sports Illustrated’s first Asian American plus size cover model. After years of self-doubt, I want to change the industry’s narrative around race and body diversity. (Insider)
The Difference Between Appreciating & Appropriating Asian Beauty Trends (Refinery 29)
Art / Literature
Authors In Conversation: Kelly Yang and Joanna Ho (The Nerd Daily)
Love
Record nuptials include an Asian American wedding boom (NY1)
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