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Here are some articles on pertinent topics that I found interesting. #ExpressiveAsians and Stereotypes http://www.mercurynews.com/2013/06/29/asian-american-teens-challenge-st That’s Not Who I Am: Calling Out and Challenging Stereotypes of Asian Americans

http://www.ushistory.org/us/51e.asp The above link has some very interesting facts and figures regarding Japanese Internment Camps-this gives a very good idea of what they were like and it sheds a bit more light (with pictures) of what It was like for… Continue Reading →

It amazes me to find so many articles regarding Asian Americans that are completely stereotypical and often very derogatory. This goes hand in hand with my other blog pieces for the week. We may have made progress, but not nearly… Continue Reading →

These are just a few articles that I found very interesting. They deal with some topics that we don’t always consider. One touches on Asian Americans and their struggle to achieve the American Dream. It was hard to read that… Continue Reading →

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/05/23/this-is-what-asian-americans-really-think-about-undocumented-immigration/?utm_term=.8f4eed15f8ad http://www.npr.org/2017/09/16/551544757/daca-a-students-story-they-are-the-types-of-immigrants-you-want-in-your-country https://www.mybelonging.com/stylestories/my-immigrant-story-jarritos   These articles were of particular interest due to the perspectives presented. Reading the personal stories of immigrants helps me to get a more complete feeling of just what they endured. For me, it is important to… Continue Reading →

This week I found so many interesting stories of individuals that endured many struggles on their adventure to immigrate to the United States. Many of them have had to lie about their relationship status to make it through the the… Continue Reading →

Some of the best movies have Asian/American actors. This class has made me even more aware and appreciative of Asian/American actors. Honestly I have always appreciated them, I just did not realize how hard it may have been for many… Continue Reading →

I am finding it absolutely amazing to see the long term affects that my Father has, due to his immigration process. My aunt, on the other hand, had a very easy transition living in the United States. She wanted to… Continue Reading →

There was a lot of information to take in on the first week. I have chosen to keep an organized account of my day to day notes to help me review key points. High priority- “The Big Picture”- ideas, purpose…. Continue Reading →