Released in theaters on April 18th, 2025, Sinners has since captivated the minds of many, including myself. I admire director Ryan Coogler’s fervor for filmmaking, and his passion shines through in all of his past projects. After watching his work…
How do Asians in the United States create a sense of belonging and liberation in a nation structured by white supremacy, colonialism, and anti-Black violence? Sociologist, educator, and activist Bianca Mabute-Louie explores this central question in her powerful memoir-manifesto, Unassimilable:…
Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang If you think you already are familiar with the Chinese Exclusion Act and its consequences, this novel will make you realize hat there is so much more to learn about its…
Summary Mamie Tape Fights to go to School, written by Traci Huahn and illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan, takes readers through the journey of how access to education became a right to children in the United States, including Chinese children.…
"The Making of Asian America: A History" by Erika Lee offers an exploration of the Asian American experience from the earliest migrations in the 16th century to contemporary times. Lee, a professor at Harvard University, examines themes of migration, exclusion,…
“And though my parents took us far away from the site of their grief… certain shadows stretched far. Casting a gray stillness over our childhood…hinting at a darkness we did not understand but could always feel” In this beautifully illustrated…