Revisiting Private Danny Chen, the Subject Behind the Opera, ‘An American Soldier’
When we hear about ‘An American Soldier,’ let’s not just immortalize Danny Chen, but also Harry Lew, Brushaun X. Anderson, and those whose voices are not yet heard.
Sikh Actor and Model Banned From Boarding Airplane
Waris Ahluwalia, a model, designer and actor, was banned from boarding his flight after he refused to take off his turban. Ahluwalia is of Sikh faith and wears a turban as a way to take care of the hair, preserve the Sikh identity, and promote equality within their faith.
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Patriarchy isn’t colorblind. Women of color haven’t been recognized.
Mia Matsumiya’s @perv_magnet Raises Awareness of Violence and Racism Toward Asian American Women
Over six weeks ago, professional violinist Mia Matsumiya published her first post on her Instagram account @perv_magnet to share her archive of unsolicited messages she has received from “creeps, weirdos, & fetishists over the past 10 years.” In the past week, several online platforms have covered @perv_magnet, and Matsumiya’s story even trended on Facebook. Unfortunately, Matsumiya’s…
UCLA WALKOUT: UCLA Stands in Solidarity with Black Students at Mizzou
Afrikan Student Union at UCLA organized UCLA Mizzou Solidarity Day, a walkout and rally for UCLA students, faculty, and allies to stand in solidarity with Black students at the University of Missouri on Thursday, Nov. 12. Black students’ activism at the University of Missouri led to the outcome of former university president Tim Wolfe’s resignation.…
What Does Free Speech Have to Do with College Student Movements?
Student activism does not shut out other people’s voices. Instead, student organizing amplifies the voices of underrepresented students who have been ignored by administrations time and time again.