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Being a multiple minority leads to compounding systems of oppression.  By Ariane Resnick Most everyone is aware of the discrimination that people belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color face. However, many people don’t realize the compounded life challenges a person faces when they are part of both communities. That’s because they deal with the […]

By IVAN PAK  Chinese culture should be preserved in China — NOT in Canada India culture should thrive in India — NOT in Canada What should be preserved in Canada are the various cultures based on our founding peoples that developed in Canada, define what Canada is, and ONLY EXIST IN CANADA Maxime Bernier Tweet

By Tracy Nagai WATCH: What is a hate crime? With an increase in racist attacks aimed at Asian Canadians during the pandemic, many are left to wonder what recourse there is when it comes to Canada’s justice system. “If someone happens to make a racial slur or tells an off-colour joke it would be hard to

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and honoured guests,Today, I stand before you to address a question of profound significance—not just for Australia, but for the broader region and the global community. The question we must ask is this: Will our nation chart an independent course that serves our economic interests, respects our multicultural community, and

Although ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ was a step in the right direction, whitewashing, desexualization and the ‘model minority’ myth are harmful. Campaigns like #starringJohnCho prove the lack of opportunities available to non-white performers By Kelly Fung While we can applaud the fact that more Asian-American women are taking the lead in Western media, notably actress and comedian

“The pattern they see is regardless of whether they’re involved in these ERGs, they’re not seeing much in the way of progress,” said Karthick Ramakrishnan, founder of AAPI Data.  By Kimmy Yam Asian Americans are most likely to participate in employee affinity organizations but don’t feel sufficiently supported within their companies, a new survey shows. Research

Since the 1960s, Asian Americans have become the country’s “model minority,” largely due to significant increases in mobility that have mostly (though perhaps inaccurately) been attributed to education. By Stefanie K. Johnson and Thomas Sy Asians do outperform other minorities and white people when it comes to education, employment, and income. According to 2010 data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Asians are

CCS100 is a registered nonprofit organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our membership reflects the dynamic and cultural richness of the Chinese Canadian community. The main purpose of CCS100 is to enhance broad participation and representation of the Chinese Canadian community in all Canadian affairs by raising awareness and encouraging all Chinese Canadians to participate

By: Alexandra Yan   Background In June 2024, the Countering Foreign Interference Act—also known as Bill C-70—was passed by the Canadian Parliament and approved by the Governor General. Included within this act is the Foreign Influence Transparency Registry in Canada, which mandates the establishment of a statutory body led by an independent commissioner. This body

By José Medina  Racial Violence and the Multiple Faces of Racial Oppression What makes violence a face of oppression is less about the particular acts themselves—though these are often utterly horrific—than the social context surrounding them, which makes such acts possible and even acceptable. What makes violence a phenomenon of social injustice, rather than merely