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Asian American and Pacific Islander Well-Being articles

Below are the best articles we could find on Asian American and Pacific Islander Well-Being.

The “Asian American and Pacific Islander” designation encompasses a wide range of identities. While many of us see this term as another example of equating and erasing the unique experiences and traditions of a vastly diverse population, it can also be helpful in finding the shared struggles, strengths, and wisdom found in the broader Asian American experience, especially in a time where hate and ignorance is equally indiscriminate. Our pursuit of well-being frequently centers on finding the balance between internal and external expectations of belonging, of fighting assumptions about our past or background by living the fullness of who we are here, today, ourselves.

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These 60 Asian American Creatives are Designing a Better L.A.

With the recent rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles-based stained glass artist Janel Foo wanted to do something to help. She and many other creatives are dedicating work, time and energy to giving back.

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New York's Asian American creatives on the beauty and resilience of their community

Chella Man, Humberto Leon, Japanese Breakfast and more, tell us how the city's inspired them and their hopes for the future.

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‘Silent Exodus’ from Korean-American Churches as Younger Parishioners Find Community Elsewhere

The departure of young people from the churches, once the bedrock of Korean culture and identity in America, marks a significant social shift.

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A Dilemma of Intimacy

An Asian American writer grapples with interracial love in a time of disaster.

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Is It Self-Care, or Is It Capitalism?

So many of the little rituals I have each day—like my makeup or skincare routine—do help soothe and/or rejuvenate me. For me, any type of solo practiced routine is good. But I’ve learned that self-care does not, and cannot, sustain me. And I believe that this may be the case for many of you.

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Your Journey: Asian American/Pacific Islander

Ethnic and community identity is considered a notable protective factor to mental health for many AAPIs. The sense of communal identity, connections, belonging and family bonds is a strong predictor of resilience while facing life’s challenges

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Understanding Our Perceptions of Asian Americans

An overview essay on Asian Americans, including identity issues (perceptions and misperceptions, use of terminology, understanding demographics, and the extreme diversity contained within the term.

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'Racial Impostor Syndrome': Here Are Your Stories

"Racial impostor syndrome" is definitely a thing for many people. We hear from biracial and multi-ethnic listeners who connect with feeling "fake" or inauthentic in some part of their racial or ethnic heritage.

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Racism Has Always Been Part of the Asian American Experience

If we don’t understand the history of Asian exclusion, we cannot understand the racist hatred of the present.

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‘I’ve Walked Between Two Worlds’: What Belonging Means for Asian Americans

Asian American families across generations reflect on the ways they hold on to their cultures while finding a place in America.

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