Crushing The Myth

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Happy AAPI Heritage Month!

weekly recap of Asian American news & newsmakers

JD
May 4, 2021
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Headlines

“Clubhouse Selects Asian American Artist And Activist Drue Kataoka” - Forbes

Politics

  • Help, We Can’t Stop Writing About Andrew Yang (The New York Times)

  • Andrew Yang Promised to Create 100,000 Jobs. He Ended Up With 150. (The New York Times)

  • Jocelyn Yow elected youngest woman of color mayor in CA (AsAm News)

Business

  • Ellen Pao: The biggest myth about tech is that work is a meritocracy (CNN Business)

  • CEO of $2 Billion Startup Ousted for Taking LSD at Work (Bloomberg)

  • Clubhouse Selects Asian American Artist And Activist Drue Kataoka As Its Latest Icon (Forbes)

Entertainment

  • The Winner’s Journey: Riz Ahmed – The Oscar Nominated Actor Breaking Barriers in Reel-and-Real-Life (Hollywood Insider)

  • Bowen Yang Is Adding Fresh Irreverence To Late Night Comedy (HuffPost)

  • Atsuko Hirayanagi To Direct Legendary’s ‘The Last Adventures Of Constance Verity’ Starring Awkwafina (Deadline)

  • Ken Jeong to Host "See Us Unite for Change" Event Honoring Asian American Experience (The Hollywood Reporter)

  • ‘Shang-Chi’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton to Direct Series About Japanese American WWII Heroes (Next Shark)

  • Opinion: Lucy Liu: My success has helped move the needle. But it’ll take more to end 200 years of Asian stereotypes. (The Washington Post)

  • Why Do People Hate Awkwafina? (Popdust)

  • Ella Jay Basco, Ruby Ibarra on "Gold" Music Video's Positive Anthem for Asian Community (The Hollywood Reporter)

Music

  • 88rising Announces New Programming For 88rising Radio To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month (Broadway World)

  • 8 Asian Musicians on Racism and Being 'Othered' (Paper)

  • As an Asian American, I don't look like the country music artists I love (Yahoo! News)

Sports

  • Tennis Pro Naomi Osaka Is Launching a Skin-Care Line for Darker Skin Tones (New Beauty)

  • Jeremy Lin ‘unapologetic’ if Asian-American activism costs him NBA spot (South China Morning Post)

  • Disney pulling plug on Asian sports channels in DTC pivot (Sports Pro)


Culture

“What Does Asian Food Mean to America? A National Smithsonian Series Will Talk It Out.” - Eater

Culture/Lifestyle

  • After a watershed moment of violence, Asian Americans begin to speak out (CNN US)

  • 11 Moments From Asian American History That You Should Know (Time Magazine)

  • When Their Community Suffered, These Asian Americans Stepped up Where the Government Didn’t (Documented)

Family

  • How some Asian-American parents are broaching discussions of recent racist attacks with their kids (Yahoo! Sports)

  • I Used to Want a ‘Normal’ Family A beloved pet helped me see my parents in a whole new light. (The Cut)

Food

  • Shibumi’s White Chef Takes Aim at Japanese Restaurants for Not Being Japanese Enough (Eater LA)

  • HBO Max Orders Asian American Cuisine Docuseries ‘Take Out’ With Journalist Lisa Ling (Variety)

  • What Does Asian Food Mean to America? A National Smithsonian Series Will Talk It Out. (Eater)

Fashion

  • I'm a Stylist, and These Are My Favorite Sustainable AAPI-Owned Fashion Brands (Who What Wear)

  • 100 Days of Vice-Presidential Style (The New York Times)

  • Why Sneaker Culture Can’t Ignore Anti-Asian Racism (Complex)

Beauty

  • The Brands and Retailers Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month (Foot Wear News)

  • Skincare Brands That Cater For Melanin-Rich Skin (Popsugar)

  • Naomi Osaka Is Making Her Own Sunscreen (Refinery29)

Love

  • The best romantic comedies on HBO Max (AV Club)

  • We Tested the Best Dating Apps—Here's What Happened (Brides)

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