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E=mc^2:Looking beyond the Asian American Stereotype

2 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

An outlook into the recent increase in Anti-Asian Hate crimes with members of BUA and BU. We share our personal stories and opinions along with a general discussion about AAPI communities in the US. A podcast moderated by Audrey Xiao and Joie Liu.

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Ep 2: Our Boundaries and Our Growth

May 22, 2021 23:13 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

The Covid-19 virus originated in Wuhan, China in the Fall of 2020 and has spread across the globe, claiming the lives of thousands of people. To us now, wearing masks and social distancing is a reality, but also- growing blame and hatred towards Asians has also become a reality during these times. Join us as we speak to Dr. Justin Chen and Dr. Juliana Chen at MGH and Harvard Medical School and Running Mayor Candidate Michelle Wu about how the virus and other various stereotypes or aspects ha...

Ep 1: Defining our worth and perspective

May 03, 2021 17:11 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

In the US, discrimination against Asians has always been prominent in our society. Yet in this year, 2021, the number of hate crimes against Asians in the US has risen over 150%. In our premiere, we invite members of our BUA community, students and alum, and a BU Professor to discuss the recent increase in Anti-Asian Hate crimes including the recent shooting in Atlanta, our own definition of being Asian, and a brief introduction to our culture. Join us as we cover these sensitive topics rega...