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College Students with Immigrant Parents Are too Often Overlooked

By Salma Heram — 2021

Children of immigrants to the United States that attend university here have unique experiences of their own, and face many of the same obstacles first-generation college students face. Yet, they are often overlooked in discussions of marginalized groups on campus. This article seeks to highlight the experiences of these students, discuss the obstacles they face and suggest ways to aid them in their academic endeavors.

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For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color

For generations, Brown girls have had to push against powerful forces of sexism, racism, and classism, often feeling alone in the struggle. By founding Latina Rebels, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez has created a community to help women fight together.

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Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez
2021
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We Are Meant to Rise: Voices for Justice from Minneapolis to the World

In this significant collection, Indigenous writers and writers of color bear witness to one of the most unsettling years in the history of the United States.

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Carolyn Holbrook, David Mura
2025
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Asian American Women Share Struggles With Beauty Standards

For most women, the pressure to be "beautiful" is difficult, but Asian American women face a unique challenge.

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2019
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Are You “AAPI” or “Asian American”? It’s Complicated. | A People’s History of Asian America

How many A’s in AAPI? Dolly & Adrian hear from South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander voices to explore the pros and cons of disaggregating Asian American as a statistical category.

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2021
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Can Filipinos claim “Pacific Islander”? | Breaking The Tabo | Episode 3 | One Down

Filipino Americans are often wondering - are they classified as Hispanic, Asian, or Pacific Islander!? In this week's episode, we explore the classification of "Pacific Islander" and if Filipinos fit into that definition, while also taking a look into the creation of the term "Asian American."

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2020
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What Pacific Islanders Want You to Know

“I had to teach myself about myself.”

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2017
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CAPE #IAm Campaign 2018 - RECAP Video

CAPE's #IAm Campaign made possible by U.S. Bank celebrates AAPI role models throughout May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM).

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2018
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How to Figure Out Who You Are as an Asian American | Mayuko Inoue | TEDxUCSD

In this talk, Mayuko shares her experience growing up as Japanese American and the lessons learned throughout.

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2021
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I am AZN AMERICAN | Tom Ngo | TEDxUCIrvine

Tom Ngo, an Asian American Entrepreneur / Activist shares his story about growing up as an Asian American in the San Gabriel Valley. Discussing about labels, stereotypes & the importance of self discovery.

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2017
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The Growing Asian American Electorate Is Finding Its Power

Asian Americans are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, their populations growing by over 80 percent in the last 20 years.

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2021
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