Opinions

4 November 2024 Dear Commissioner: Thank you for the opportunity to make a closing submission. There is much anticipation surrounding the release of your final report. The long gestation period...

By Kendra Cherry Mental health resources for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are essential today with the rise of hate and discrimination directed toward these communities. According to a...

 By Arlin Cuncic The psychological study of racism can be summed up in one word: evolving. How society thinks about race and racism has changed and with it, the psychological discourse has changed as...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...