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Model Minority Myth

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How This Crazy Rich Asian Fights Wealth Inequality and the Model Minority Myth [OP-ED]

Resource Generation’s Iimay Ho: “I’ve been looking forward to the release of ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ but I’m not surprised that Warner Bros. took a bet on a movie where rich Asians show they can act like rich White people and reinforce the model minority myth.”

Iimay Ho Aug 16, 2018 2:25PM ET

New study says White students at prestigious schools think Asians are more competent than other people of color.

STUDY: White Students See Asian-Americans as More Competent Than Blacks, Latinos

Researchers find that some students at prestigious universities subscribe to stereotypes that can impact everything from the workforce to the voting booth.

Kenrya Rankin Jan 19, 2016 4:03PM EST

Dear White People's Naomi Ko: 'People Don't Think Asian-Americans Are Capable of Protest'

The Korean-American actress wants to challenge the model minority myth.

Jamilah King Oct 22, 2014 12:14PM EDT

The Problem With Time Magazine's New Take on Asian-Americans in Tech

How Time acknowledged but ended up succumbing to the pitfalls of writing about Asian-Americans in the U.S.

Julianne Hing Oct 20, 2014 7:00AM EDT

Asians Have Not Become White, No Matter What Google's Diversity Data Says

Scot Nakagawa doubles down on why the model minority myth is so destructive.

Jamilah King Jun 4, 2014 10:45AM EDT

Wanted: Disgruntled Asian-Americans to Attack Affirmative Action

An anti-affirmative action crusader makes an appeal to Asian-Americans to sue colleges over their admissions policies.

Julianne Hing Apr 25, 2014 9:45AM EDT

The Economic Truth About the 'Model Minority'

Recent history underscores the fact that we can’t make smart economic decisions based on wrongheaded stereotypes.

Imara Jones Mar 25, 2014 7:00AM EDT

Here's Why That Asian Privilege Hashtag Is So Problematic

Adriel Luis complicates things over on Medium.

Jamilah King Feb 3, 2014 11:33AM EST

Asian Americans Finally in Commercials -- As Tech Geeks

The Washington Post reports on a growing trend that’s playing off of old stereotypes.

Jorge Rivas Aug 24, 2011 10:21AM EDT

Top CFDA Fashion Awards Go to Three Asian Americans

Shifts in immigration and labor policy may be at the heart of the new trends.

Jorge Rivas Sep 9, 2010 12:00PM EDT