What I Hear When You Say

Model Minority

Explore the use of this term “Model Minority” to describe Asian American communities from three unique points of view: Comedian Helen Hong, Filmmaker/activist Pearl J. Park, and Advocate Christopher Punongbayan.

Model Minority

7m 7s

Explore the use of this term “Model Minority” to describe Asian American communities from three unique points of view: Comedian Helen Hong, Filmmaker/activist Pearl J. Park, and Advocate Christopher Punongbayan.

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    Model Minority: A Racial Stereotype

    S1 E2 - 54s

    Advocate Christopher Punongbayan’s explains how racial prejudices often become racial stereotypes. He says, “they are like cancer.”

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