Asian In America
IN THE SPOTLIGHT MAY-JUNE
This June and the rest of May, The Over Enthusiasts are focusing our BIPOC recognition and conversation lens squarely on Asians in America and their endless contribution to American advancement and culture. We will exclusively highlight stories told by Asian Americans and Asian Immigrants. These are the powerful stories of faith, legacy, perseverance, success, and overwhelming, positive contributions to American cultural. We pay respect through featuring stories told by Asians in American. Stories of both first born Asian Americans and Asians who Immigrated to America. These stories are essential to understanding who we are as a country and how we came to be. The Asian experience continues to go unnoticed, unrecognized, hidden and erased from American history chronicles. Yet, we couldn't if we tried separate the intertwined and inter-dependent relationship America has with its vastly diverse Asian communities and groups.
Undeniably, their stories are essential thread woven into American cultural, identity and honor. From their struggles to overcome racial injustice to their contributions to our culture, these stories have been passed down from generation to generation, giving us an understanding of our shared history.
From the Chinese laborers of the Transcontinental Railroad to the Japanese Americans who served during World War II, and the first Filipino laborers to arrive in America in 1906, this is our shared, collective American history. An American story told without including Asian immigrant contribution, is a lie by omission. The stories of Asian Americans are too often overlooked, but stories of extraordinary strength and resilience. Despite facing discrimination, Asian Americans have forged ahead to become doctors, lawyers, scientists, and entrepreneurs while continuing to shape the landscape of America. From breaking down barriers in the workforce to redefining success, the impact of Asian Americans is undeniable.
As we look to the future, it is important to remember and honor the stories of Asian American legacy, struggle, impact and profound legacy.
-Temple Jackson (Founder of The Over enthusiasts)
Remembering Vincent Chin May 18, 1955 – June 23, 1982
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Key facts about Asian origin groups in the U.S.
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing major racial or ethnic group in the United States. More than 22 million Asians live in the U.S., and almost all trace their roots to specific countries or populations from East and Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
The largest Asian origin groups in the U.S. differ significantly by income, education and other characteristics. These differences highlight the wide diversity of the nation’s Asian population and provide a counterpoint to the “model minority” myth and the description of the population as monolithic. Highlighting these differences within the Asian population has been central to debates about how data about the group should be collected by governments, colleges and universities and other organizations, and how it can be used to shape policies impacting the diverse U.S. Asian population.
Here’s a look at some of these differences, as well as how individual origin groups compare with the nation’s overall Asian American population. BY ABBY BUDIMAN & NEIL G. RUIZ
The largest Asian origin groups in the U.S. differ significantly by income, education and other characteristics. These differences highlight the wide diversity of the nation’s Asian population and provide a counterpoint to the “model minority” myth and the description of the population as monolithic. Highlighting these differences within the Asian population has been central to debates about how data about the group should be collected by governments, colleges and universities and other organizations, and how it can be used to shape policies impacting the diverse U.S. Asian population.
Here’s a look at some of these differences, as well as how individual origin groups compare with the nation’s overall Asian American population. BY ABBY BUDIMAN & NEIL G. RUIZ
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Not All The Same
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We Are Here and Always Were...
A recent report from the advocacy organization Stop AAPI Hate, has uncovered a sobering truth. A shocking 68% of violent hate crimes against Asians and Asian Americans in the US that were reported between March 2020 and March 2021 targeted women. This is evidence of a deep-rooted problem of discrimination against women of Asian descent worldwide – a truly worrying trend.
In addition to the physical dangers posed, Asian women can also face psychological harms due to racial violence. From emotional distress to suicidal ideation, there are numerous side-effects that arise from discrimination and ignoring racism. It is essential that we do more to fight these acts of violence and promote equality for Asian women in society. This is for you J!