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18 AAPI TV/Movie Characters Who Made People Feel Seen

“As a Polynesian woman, Moana was a game changer for me. Seeing a Disney princess inspired by my culture made me so proud! I loved the little details that accurately represented my heritage like the tattoos, clothing, mythology, and music. Unfortunately, before Moana, many people I spoke to had never heard of the Pacific Islands …

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‘During AAPI heritage month?’: TikToker called out for claiming Asian grocery store has ‘a pet store’

A TikToker is under fire after comparing an Asian grocery store to a pet store and making other racist remarks in a now-deleted video. The TikToker (@modelvsfood) shared a video making quips about a trip to an Asian grocery store. “If you’ve never been in an Asian grocery store, you’re about to be shocked,” he …

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Here’s a List of AAPI Charities That You Can Support Today

Hate crimes against Asian Americans have been on a startling rise ever since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Communities all over the country have been plagued by murders, brutality, and mass shootings targeting them because of their race. With tensions over the pandemic constantly hanging over people’s heads, there’s never a bad time to …

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