Shohei Ohtani, widely regarded as the face of baseball in America, has the world talking once again after signing a historic $700 million contract. Ohtani’s groundbreaking career and contract goes beyond baseball for the Asian and Asian American community. For many aspiring athletes of Asian descent, Ohtani’s presence in professional sports resists long-standing stereotypes and serves as a testament that everyone has the ability to make it big.
After her 1993 debut, CBS reporter Connie Chung became a household name. Many young Asian Americans do not recognize her name, let alone want to pursue journalism. The Model Minority Myth will continue to kill our creativity if we don’t work to reshape our community’s narratives.
Turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce are some of the most iconic Thanksgiving foods, but for many families and individuals in the Asian-American community, they are not the only dishes on the table during the holiday.
As the K-pop world continues to gain mainstream popularity in American media, fans old and new are paying close attention to the internationally acclaimed South Korean boy band BTS. Following in the footsteps of fellow members, Jungkook made his solo debut with the release of his highly anticipated album “Golden” on Nov. 3.