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Asian Americans are still perceived as the “model minority.” But this is a myth — one that flattens diverse experiences and doesn’t align with current statistics. Here are misconceptions that have arisen from the trope. trib.al/DGACdBc

In putting together this how-to piece on protecting yourself on Venmo, we tried to see how many Biden cabinet officials were exposing their info even after we reported on the president’s Venmo account. Turns out a few still hadn’t changed their settings. buzzfeednews.com/article/katien…

Thread To understand white denial about American history, consider two photos. First, this pic of Hazel Bryan screaming at Elizabeth Eckford during the integration of Little Rock Central High. The date: September 4, 1957. As for the second photo, follow along...(1)

Breaking: Gov. Greg Abbott has signed the “critical race theory” bill limiting how current events are taught in Texas. The law takes effect Sept. 1. bit.ly/3vsg3JL

Honored to have been asked to share my experiences in @JOmadeke's piece with Harvard Business Review. Loved what she had to say about "people-pleasing burnout" that can happen when you're slotted as the "model minority" in a homogeneous workplace. hbr.org/2021/06/why-th…

The Asian American wealth gap, explained in a comic: trib.al/QNIyaPs

Oh god this is depressing. kut.org/austin/2021-06…

I wrote a story about the housing market in Austin. It’s a story with few answers and with, well, data that really bummed me out. Let’s get into it. 1/ kut.org/austin/2021-06…

For this year's opening night of Austin's oldest LGBTQ+ Film Festival, we'll be hosting the North American premiere of Bruce Ashley and Michael Donald's #BLITZED at @paramountaustin! #PRISM34 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🤎🖤 Come join us and guarantee your seat @ agliff.org/prism

Quentin Tarantino, ⁦⁦Bruce Lee⁩’s daughter Shannon Lee would like to have A WORD. “I’m really fucking tired of white men in Hollywood trying to tell me who Bruce Lee was.” hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-n…

Slam Poetry in film co-written by queer BIPOC voices? 🤩🌈 Count us in! Join us + - on our return to IN-PERSON screening THIS WED. w/ @Summertime_Movie ft. Tyris Winter in attendance! FREE to RSVP, aGLIFF members get priority seating: buff.ly/2UpMueM

My Democratic colleagues and I are leaving the state to break quorum and kill the Texas voter suppression bill. We’re flying to DC to demand Congress pass the For The People Act and save our democracy. Good trouble. #txlege

Calling all startups! Early Bird Applications for #SXSWPitch close This Thursday, September 9! ow.ly/ZAyc50FJwFe

my friend Minh Vu launched a new podcast this week called Asian in Austin where he & co-host Sandra talk about the Asian experience in Austin. The first episode is up now and you can find it on the usual podcast apps. check out their links here: linktr.ee/asianinatx

Last week, @sp_TX11 and I launched Asian in Austin, a podcast to elevate Asian American voices in #ATX. The reception + support has been amazing 🥹 Tomorrow, 5/10 @ 6-7pm, our 1st ep will air on KOOP 91.7 FM! Subscribe to the podcast here: asianinatx.transistor.fm #AAPIHeritageMonth

Coming on in 5 minutes! Tune in at 91.7FM KOOP 91.7 FM or online at koop.org! 📻 Bob Dailey of Civil Rights and Wrongs will be airing our 1st episode 😄 #AAPIHeritageMonth

1. The Texas GOP just formally declared that homosexuality is an "abnormal lifestyle choice" and Biden's victory in 2020 was "illegitimate." What corporations financially support the Texas GOP? Follow along if interested. 🧵

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We so enjoyed chatting with you! Thanks for coming on. Acts of service / love via our parents cooking is such a real thing 😅💕