Day: April 16, 2015

  • You’re the Model Minority until You’re Not David Shih Wednesday, 2015-04-08 David Shih, Associate Professor of English University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire As a Chinese American, I know that my racial identity occupies a space in the cultural imagination somewhere between white and black. I know that white supremacy often works in my favor to…

  • The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah, and Japan’s Miss Universe Reveal Biracial Realities Will Wright: Cinéma, Style, Race and Politics Permeate Our Lives. That Fascinates Me. 2015-04-09 Will Wright Thanks in part to the changing of the guard at The Daily Show, biracial experiences and related politics have made headlines, and snuck into our minds. South…

  • Being Black at Seattle Pacific University: 3 Things I Learned Christena Cleveland: social psychology + faith + reconciliation 2013-08-30 Nikkita Oliver NOTE: This is the fourth part in our 8-part Black to School series which highlights African-American voices and experiences at Christian colleges. Please read Part 1 for context. Today’s post comes from Nikkita Oliver…

  • What the Heck Are You? The Racial Guessing Game I Don’t Want to Play Hapa Mama: Asian Fusion Family and Food 2015-04-13 Melinda Frank, Guest Blogger Growing Up Ethnic “I thought you were Dutch–you’re Indonesian?” “I thought you were Irish–you’re Dutch?” “Wait, you’re white and Asian?” “What are you anyways?” I hate answering the question…

  • The Family Secret in the Mirror The Brian Lehrer Show WNYC 93.9 FM New York, New York Monday, 2015-03-23 Brian Lehrer, Host Lacey Schwartz wins the documentary section prize for her documentary work-in-progress, ‘Outside The Box’ at the TAA Awards during the 5th Annual Tribeca Film Festival. (Mat Szwajkos/Getty) Raised as a white Jewish kid…