The Myth of Asian American Identity (NY Times)

Weekly recap of Asian American news & newsmakers

Headlines

“South Korean superstar in ‘Squid Game’ once said Hollywood actors would avoid eye contact with him” - (NextShark)

AAPI Headlines

• Deputies find human remains in search for Lauren Cho, missing N.J. woman (NBC News)

• Organizers seek to change Lee County, Florida, to Bruce Lee County (NBC News)

Politics

• Asian pols near breakthrough moment in mayor’s races (Politico)

• Andrew Yang could be part of mass exodus of Asian Americans ditching Democratic Party, author says (FOX News)

• Chuck Grassley owes Lucy Koh an apology (NBC News)

• Trauma and Trump make Asian American voters a more cohesive bloc, new poll reveals (Politico)

Business

• This new coalition represents diverse Philly business owners. What’s their outlook for 2022? (Technically)

• American Made Docu-series Launches: American Made Focuses on the Transitions of Traditional Culture to Modernized Innovations Within the Asian American Community (Yahoo)

• Pandemic hit Asian-owned businesses in Southern California hardest, study finds (NBC News)

• [Sponsored Link] Learn About Deducting Mortgage Interest From Your Taxes (Simplibanc)

Entertainment

• The Best Films on Netflix That Celebrate the Phenomenal Scope of Asian Cinema (Good Housekeeping)

• ‘No Time to Die’ director Cary Fukunaga says ‘a lot of people upset’ no matter who plays Bond after Daniel Craig (NextShark)

• South Korean superstar in ‘Squid Game’ once said Hollywood actors would avoid eye contact with him (NextShark)

• Inside the real kids' games in 'Squid Game' (NBC News)

Music

• 21 Under 21: See Who Made the 2021 List (Billboard)

• Fans accuse Blackpink’s entertainment agency of discriminating against Lisa because she isn’t Korean (NextShark)

• Documentary on Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres, an Asian American trailblazer, at Mill Valley Film Festival (Miij)

• Spotify's Soy Kim on Fresh Finds and Supporting AAPI Voices (Muse)

Sports

• Red Sox announcer facing backlash for on-air joke mocking Asian American general manager's name (Yahoo News)

• Chicago’s Only All-Asian Volleyball Team Hopes To Make Noise At This Weekend’s Chinese 9-Man National Tournament (Block Club)

• Shohei Ohtani has expanded what's possible in baseball (ESPN)

Health / Science

• Correct count matters for Asian American, Pacific Islander health (AMA)

• What’s on the menu matters in health care for diverse patients (The Conversation)

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Culture

“The Myth of Asian American Identity” - (NY Times)

Culture / Lifestyle

• Someone Else’s Discomfort: On Gregg Bordowitz (Nation)

• 5 Asian American activists creating a safe space for a promising future (Kulture)

• Brown, Desi, South Asian: Diaspora reflects on the terms that represent, erase them (NBC News)

• The Myth of Asian American Identity (NY Times)

• Chinese labor helped fuel Yosemite’s growth — and it’s finally being recognized (NBC News)

• Bretman Rock becomes Playboy’s first gay male cover star (NBC News)

Family

• Why Asian American kids are under-diagnosed when it comes to learning disabilities (NBC News)

Food

• 20 Asian-American food and drink brands to try today, from fiery chili crisp to toasted rice ice cream (Insider)

• Momofuku debuts make-at-home noodles (Boston Globe)

• David Chang Is Pretty Jazzed About Fake Meat in His Upcoming Hulu Show (Eater)

Fashion

• Meet 8 Legendary BIPOC Artists and Designers Who Inspire Today’s Talents (Robb Report)

• Dressing Brides for ‘Their Red-Carpet Moment’ (New York Times)

• ‘Squid Game’ star Jung Ho-yeon is Louis Vuitton’s new global ambassador (NextShark)

• Greta Lee on The Morning Show Season 2, Taking Cues From Elizabeth Holmes, and Her Character’s Anti-Heels Stance (Vogue)

Beauty

• Colorado Springs native releases new book on history of male beauty rituals, skin care (The Gazette)

• Prakti Founder Pritika Swarup’s Beauty Regimen (NY Times)

• All of the Asian-Owned Allure Best of Beauty Award Winners Worth Your Money (Allure)

Art / Literature

• Meet the MacArthur ‘genius’ calling attention to South Korea’s violent imperial past (NBC News)

Love

• K-dramas cured my prejudice against Asian men (Salon)

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