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A television series adaptation of ABC will air on this streaming platform on May 24, 2023.
What is Disney+?
This term, used by Hong Kingston to describe her storytelling, is also used in Hawai'ian culture meaning: to chit chat.
What is talk-story?
Though he never got the chance to serve, TSW author dreamed of dying in WWII.
Who is Yukio Mishima?
Thanks to the Vietnamese diaspora, this delicious noodle soup, can be found around the world.
What is Pho?
When a dominant group adopts a cultural practice from a marginalized group, sometimes benefitting financially, without proper acknowledgment.
What is cultural appropriation?
The Monkey King was denied entry into a dinner party for deities because he lacked this item of clothing.
What are shoes?
The title of this opening chapter describes Hong Kingston's aunt, who brought shame to the family.
Who is "No Name Woman"?
A quaint island off the coast of mainland Japan, home to a fishing community.
What is Uta-Jima?
Who is Mr. K?
Some social media influencers have appropriated this traditional Chinese beauty practice which uses a smooth, jade tool.
What is Gua Sha?
ABC author and illustrator, Gene Luen Yang, once taught at this East Bay high school.
What is Bishop O'Dowd?
"White Tigers" is a reimagined narrative involving this famous Chinese warrior.
Who is Fa Mulan?
Even though Shinji wasn't the best student, this caring couple helped him graduate.
Who were the Lighthouse Keepers?
This term, which describes Vietnamese people who leave their country and eventually return, has negative connotations.
What is Viet Kieu?
AANHPI
What is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander?
This character, an amalgamation of harmful Asian stereotypes, reveals that his true identity is none other than The Monkey King.
Who is Cousin Chin-Kee?
This relative, whose name hints at lunacy (and also a beautiful flower) was forced to confront her estranged husband.
Who is Moon Orchid?
She should have apologized for gossiping, instead, she sought validation from Shinji before returning to Tokyo.
Who is Chiyoko?
In this chapter, Lam's aunt is afraid there will be no one to continue their family traditions.
In 1968, the term "Asian American" was coined by two activist students at this California university.
What is University of California, Berkeley?
Yang takes The Monkey King narrative from this famous Chinese novel.
What is Journey to the West?
In order to free her daughter's tongue, Brave Orchid cut this small tissue in Hong Kingston's mouth.
What is the frenum?
An affectionate nickname for an apprentice on a fishing vessel.
What is a "rice-rinser"?
Lam, who was originally supposed to be a doctor, began writing to process a break up with this person.
Who is "M"?
Who is Corky Lee?