EP2: Addressing Anti-Asian Sentiment and the Atlanta Spa Shootings

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03/19/21 • 37 min

In this impromptu episode, we dive into the difficult AAPI hate that has escalated over the past year, and most recently, the Atlanta spa shootings that targeted Asian women. We share our raw feelings, check in with @sassyasiantimes, and provide community ways to move forward! #stopasianhate #stopaapihate

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Introducing...The Sassy Asian Times

In this casual intro, Elise and Matthew dive into their Asian upbringing in the Bay, the importance of Mulan and Lee Hom Wang, and HOPES of cont’d conversations on the Asian American experience. Join @sassyasiantimes for a sneak peek into future topics and why we “published, baby!”

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EP3: Representation: It's Up to Us

We’re back y’all (with our episode title inspired by Sandra Oh, our QUEEN)!! In this episode Elise and Matthew talk about Asian American representation in Western media and what it means to be a PROUD Asian American in film, music, and even everyday life. We dive into some quotes by our QUEEN (again, Sandra Oh), our love – mostly hate relationship with 88rising, and the VMA’s decision to start a ‘Best K-Pop’ category. Listen in to hear @sassyasiantimes recommend some GREAT Asian American artists to support and some fun TEA on how Matthew and Elise bonded during an eye candy filled car ride.