‘No Longer Invisible:’ Celebrating API Representation

Moz-API: “‘Inheriting’ is a Los Angeles-based podcast led by NPR’s Emily Kwong, in which she explores how one event in history can ripple through generations of Asian American and Pacific Islander families. ‘Through these stories, we show how the past is personal and how to live with the legacies we’re constantly inheriting.’”

Moz-API: “The Asian diaspora extends beyond the United States. This ‘All Things Asian’ podcast hosts Angela Hui, ‘a writer with deep ties to the Chinese takeaway scene in the UK, alongside discussions on the evolving cultural landscape of Chinatown.’ Here, they discuss ‘personal stories of family-owned Chinese takeaways, the adaptation and documentation of culinary traditions, and the broader implications of cultural shifts within Asian diaspora communities.’”

Moz-API: “The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco houses one of the most comprehensive Asian art collections in the world. In addition to their collections (which we highly recommend enjoying in person), the museum hosts virtual tours and events for those who want an at-home experience.”

Moz-API: “Jingna Zhang is a prolific fine art photographer and art director taking the industry by storm. (See her 2022 work showcasing the legendary Michelle Yeoh for Time Magazine and The Hollywood Reporter!) She is also an activist and advocate for copyright protection for artists and creatives, most recently winning a landmark copyright infringement appeal. Her victory marks a step towards better artist protections for all.

Zhang was one of our esteemed speakers for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as well as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and we’re proud to shine an additional spotlight on this Vogue op-ed that highlights her experiences in fashion and includes a compelling call to action for more representation.”

Moz-API: “This is Zhang’s official press release following her legal victory in the widely publicized court case against plagiarism. Plus, you can see her call to action for allies as well as API community members here. Standing tall against a wave of racist and sexist vitriol, she successfully fought for her rights as an artist.”

Content Warning: Racist and sexist language.

Moz-API: “With an illustrious career in network comedy and social justice documentaries, Curtis Chin is the author of the award-winning, coming-of-age and coming-out memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, which traces his journey to find his voice as a writer and activist through 1980’s Detroit amid rising xenophobia, the AIDS epidemic, and the Reagan Revolution — all set against the backdrop of his family’s popular Chinese restaurant.

You can also learn more about and contribute to Chin’s eight-episode documentary series, which will cover ‘the often-unknown and overlooked stories, history, and socio-political roots of Chinese restaurants in the US and their implications for the future of Asian American communities, immigration policy, and broader civil society.’

Mozilla was honored to have Chin speak to the organization and, as a bonus, share a few recommendations, listed below.”

He co-funded AAWW in response to the lack of media coverage and representation in the wake of Vincent Chin’s murder, and devotes the space to amplifying the next generation of Asian American storytellers. It is ‘a vital sanctuary space for writers and readers alike,’ mobilizing ‘the literary community toward a more just future.’”