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Scratching at the Moon

The Model Minority myth that arose in response to historical events surrounding Asians and Asian Americans during the Second World War has been hard to shake. Not only is the stereotype incorrect as applied against a wide-ranging category that includes 24 million people as of the last US census, it is also harmful, pitting Asians against other immigrant or minority groups. The range of cultures, generations, concerns, topics, and mediums presented and

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