Word: asian-american
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...exact proposal--put forth this fall by representatives of LaO (the Puerto Rican students' association), Raza (the Mexican-American students' assoication), and the Asian American Association--asks the College to implement Latino and Asian-American studies courses in traditional departments like English and sociology. Ethnic Studies proponents hope for the eventual establishment of an American studies or American cultures department. These activists complain that they cannot count on the availability of Asian and Latino American Studies courses unless Harvard hired permanent Asian and Latino American Studies professors, who could in turn conduct their research only with the support...
...much as I do about the culture of my father's birthplace. Every now and I happen upon that never-worn garment or a few photographs of relatives I barely know, but the paucity of my celebrations suggests that I deserve no prize for my embrace of my Asian-American heritage...
...choice, though basically accurate, made me a potential beneficiary of special minority recruiting. This is bizarre. I have no involvement with Asian-American issues (whatever those might be) and take no part in activism (if such activism actually exists) on behalf of the children of interracial marriages. Moreover, bigots have taken potshots at me only twice in 21 years, and neither incident hampered my educational career...
...speaking out against discrimination and prejudice, Asian-American public figures can make sure that our country's efforts to make American number one are not cloaked in racist Japan-bashing language. They can also speak for those segments of the population left behind by the model minority myth...
...more Asian-American take the risk and run for office, even when winning is unlikely, it will begin to be easier for the voices of all Asian-Americans--no matter how different--to be heard. For both Asian-Americans and their elected officials, the responsibilities of leadership are simply greater...