Welcome to New Narratives, a podcast by Asian American Organizing Project that highlights the voices of Minnesotan Asian American/Pacific Islanders. This episode focuses on Asian American/Pacific Islander identity development, where the term "Asian American" came from, and what it means to be AAPI. We also discuss the Model Minority myth, where it came from, and what implications the myth has for the community. Guests include: Professor Rich Lee (he/him) and Professor Vichet Chhuon (he/him) from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Joan Dao (she/her) with the Vietnamese Solidarity and Action Network, and Sierra Takushi (she/her), Colorado College '21.
Host: Anya Steinberg, Storyteller Intern
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