We’ve compiled a collection of acclaimed books written by Asian-American and Pacific Islander women, from Michelle Zauner to Chanel Miller.
Cultural Identity
She Fought for Her People’s Rights — and to Safeguard Native American Culture
Zitkála-Šá was a prolific writer and activist who co-founded the National Council of American Indians. And she penned the first ever Native opera.
‘I Found Myself Grappling with the Complexities of Identity and Belonging’
We spoke with four inspiring female entrepreneurs, including immigrants from the Philippines and Vietnam, about their experience being an AAPI founder.
The Pop Star Whose Fan Helped Her Escape Afghanistan
After Shakiba Teimori showed her long, flowing hair on television, it was as if she were exiled. And then she fled for real.
The College Student Getting a Fresh Start
Rodaba Noori is enjoying her new life at Bard College in upstate New York, but she still doesn’t consider it home.
New Campaign Aims to End Racial Hair Discrimination in the Workplace
Dove and LinkedIn joined forces to launch the #BlackHairIsProfessional campaign, in support of legislation to end hair discrimination.
South Asian ‘Ms. Marvel’ Reframes the Classic Superhero Narrative
Vellani’s character is a revolutionary nod to the Brown teenage experience, with a supernatural twist.
‘We Put on a Mask’: This Asian-American Psychologist Is Making Mental Health Treatment Accessible to Her Community
Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang stresses the importance of identity in and out of therapy.
This Muslim Director Is Flipping the Rom-Com Genre with Her New Film ‘Americanish’
Iman Zawahry grew up on ’80s American comedies, which featured almost no people of color. Now, she’s portraying her own culture on screen.
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During Ramadan and Eid, These Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Are Offering Faith and Fashion
Muslims are still celebrating, and women-owned businesses are filling a hole in the market with their wares — even during a pandemic.
Vivian Howard Slices and Dices Her Way Into A New TV Show
Celebrity chef Vivian Howard returns to the kitchen with her upcoming PBS special, South By Somewhere.
Friday Four
Inspired reading, listening and viewing for discerning women entrepreneurs, curated from around the web.
Friday Four
Inspired reading, listening and viewing for discerning women entrepreneurs, curated from around the web.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Creating Connections
This edition of our crowdfunding column celebrates women who are using their unique ventures to express themselves and reach out to whole communities of people.