Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month arrived this year amidst great heartache from AAPI violence and the great achievement of Chloe Zhao’s breakthrough Oscar win. The events invite a different response, one that acknowledges history, achievements and heartaches. We must rethink how we honor the deep, rich and complex contributions of the AAPI community during this heritage month to break through myths and engage in allyship.
Moving beyond myths and stereotypes
The AAPI community is often overlooked or “invisible” when it comes to policing, racial injustice, systemic racism, discrimination, implicit bias, and stigma of the model minority myth.
