What does Asian American pride look like?

A CTM farewell

“Asian Americans recorded the fastest population growth rate among all racial and ethnic groups in the United States, study finds.”

This statistic has topped every recent weekly CTM newsletter and for me, it’s always a reminder of the potential of our community and why we matter.

As we’ve grown, we’ve gotten louder — literally but also figuratively, taking over global cultural conversations and news headlines, many of which have been shared here.

So it’s bittersweet to tell you that this Crushing the Myth newsletter is coming to a halt.

After being part of the CTM for years, I have many feels but all I can say is thank you. Thank you for rallying around the AAPI community each and every week with me.

In my final go, it only felt appropriate to share the news highlights of this year that have made me feel especially proud to be Asian American.

Keep crushing myths — signing off with ❤️,

Lea Chen, proud Chinese American in NYC

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What does Asian American pride look like?

• Entertainment history with groundbreaking Asians in front and behind the scenes

• Seeing our community rise up stronger and come together to combat injustice

• Knowing AAPI representation is better for our next generation

• Having a new favorite show and feeling seen in a way you’ve never felt before

And the list goes on…

• Shohei Ohtani sets record with 3rd consecutive season of at least 100 hits, 100 strikeouts

• 1st Asian American woman-owned bookstore in NYC receives more than $300,000 in donations after fire damage

• Olivia Rodrigo Becomes Youngest Artist to Debut Three No. 1 Hits on Songs Chart

• This mom of 2 started her own Asian American doll company after seeing a lack of diversity in toys

• R'Bonney Gabriel, first Filipino American to win Miss USA, is crowned Miss Universe

• Senate confirms first Asian American judge on 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals

• Harvard introduces course in Tagalog for the first time

• AAPI businesses receiving support from venture capitalists

• Why so many U.S. schools are adding Sikhism to their curriculum

• Korean corn dogs are, frankly, a hit from N.Y. to Kansas

• This year's Gerber Baby is a military kid from a first generation family

• How 'Joy Ride' centers Asian women's desire in a refreshing way 

✍️, Lea @ Crushing the Myth