Remembering the Japanese American Soldiers Who Fought in World War II
33,000 Japanese Americans served gallantly in the U.S. military during the war, fighting for a country that had unconstitutionally wronged them, their families and friends.
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The Burden of Asian and Pacific Islander Month Under the White Gaze
Since the start of the pandemic, the sense of responsibility to educate White people on racism and anti-Asian violence has overshadowed what API Month is really about: celebration and connection.
When Asian Art Meets Elvis Presley
A queer Asian artist鈥檚 photo depicting himself as Elvis Presley sparked reactionary racism in Memphis, illustrating the difficult terrain facing artists of color.
One Family, Two Nations
An extended Mexican family is split by wars between drug cartels and U.S. immigration policy.
How Do We Stop White Supremacists From Killing People of Color?
In the wake of the Buffalo massacre, scholar-activist Rosa Clemente worries that communities of color will be more heavily policed while White supremacists will continue to access guns freely.
The Deep Roots of the Racial Wealth Gap鈥攁nd How We Undo It
The racial wealth gap exists by historical design. In order to undo that divide, we need to be just as intentional.
Race and Religion Have Always Played a Role in Who Gets Refuge in the U.S.
The treatment of Ukrainian versus Black and Brown asylum seekers has prompted criticism that the administration is enforcing immigration policies in ways that favor White, European, mostly Christian refugees.
Happy Endings for Queer Characters
An interview with the playful, prefigurative, beloved and sometimes banned author, T.J. Klune.
My Mother鈥檚 Immigration Story, Part of Something Larger
You can say that my parents came to America for a better life, and they got one. But American imperialism shaped their paths.
Why Fatal Police Interactions Are Avoidable
Police too often claim that confusion during an encounter caused them to fire fatal shots, as in the case of Patrick Lyoya. But there are solutions.
How to Prevent Teen Dating Violence
鈥淏ecause no one had talked with me as a teen about what a real, healthy relationship looks like, I didn鈥檛 know what to do when my boyfriend became abusive.鈥�
Learning to Swim Through My Hybrid Cultures
A poem, 鈥淪wimming,鈥� explores themes of crossing borders, survival, and resilience.
In Photos: Rallying for Roe
After a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion signaled the court鈥檚 intention to overturn the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, advocates for reproductive justice took to the streets in cities nationwide.
30 Years After the L.A. Uprising, Multi-Racial Organizers Rebuild the City
The 1992 L.A. rebellion was a wake-up call for a deeply segregated city. Where authorities have failed over 30 years to rebuild what was lost, multi-racial organizing has succeeded in leading progressive change.
How Muslims Are Rebuilding Ramadan鈥檚 Community Spirit
Even though Ramadan is about community, the pandemic forced us into isolation. Now, we are cautiously emerging, rebuilding our ties, and reimagining how to mark the holy month of fasting.
Art and Identity on the Spectrum
What does creativity look like on the spectrum? We asked four autistic artists to show us how they would like to be seen.
Instead of 鈥淭ough on Crime鈥� Policies, California Could Fund Better Solutions
State legislatures and elected officials around the country have almost always responded to crime with more police funding in spite of little to no positive results. Instead, they could tackle the recidivism rate, solve the housing crisis, and reduce poverty.
On Mass Migration and Not Becoming Immune
How much suffering must a human go through to be seen as equal?
Unlearning Racism As a Non-Black Person of Color
A young, mixed-race Iranian American realized during the 2020 racial justice uprisings that being a person of color didn鈥檛 mean she was automatically an expert on race and racism.
Interrupting Cycles of Harm, Inside and Outside Prison Walls
Formerly incarcerated mental health care providers are supplementing traditional resources for those still in prison鈥攚ith mutually beneficial results.
Who Gets to Define Classical Music?
The recent outrage over the Grammy nominations of two Black artists in classical categories is part of a long-standing problem in the White-dominated genre.
The Two-Spirit Diplomat Who 麻豆社事件ted Two Worlds
WeWha was a celebrity in the U.S. capital, and loved for their gender-fluid self at home.
Unpacking Ketanji Brown Jackson鈥檚 Supreme Court Nomination Hearings
Republican Senators on the Judiciary Committee engaged in aggressive political attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings. But they couldn鈥檛 take away from the historic significance of the first Black women to be nominated to the court.
Flipping the Message About Refugees, With a Poem
In form and message, a poet shows both adults and kids that the world can be looked at another way.
Native American Storytelling, One Pint at a Time
These native breweries are taking back the social and economic power of storytelling.
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