Ivy Tech Libraries: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage: Documentaries &amp; Cultural Links

Cultural Links

Angry Asian Man
This blog created and maintained by Phil Yu covers pop culture, politics, and many other topics from an Asian-American perspective. Widely praised for its quality writing, humor, and skewering of Asian-American stereotypes.
Best Asian American Podcasts
A list from PlayerFM, updated for 2021, of the best Asian American podcasts. Offers access to hundreds of podcasts covering a wide variety of topics.
Center for Asian American Media
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible.
Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment
"CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) advances representation in Hollywood through three main verticals (1) nurturing and engaging creative talent and executive leadership, (2) providing cultural content consulting and talent referrals, and (3) championing projects for critical box office and streaming success."
Hyphen
Hyphen: Asian America Unabridged is a magazine (available online and in print), devoted to topics of concern to Asian-Americans, including activism, mental health, literature, and more.
Liberty in North Korea
LiNK is a nonprofit based in Long Beach, CA and Seoul, South Korea, that aids North Korean refugees in their escape and resettlement. They have helped rescue over 1,200 refugees from the Kim regime.
Managing Financial Challenges for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
According to the Pew Research Center, the income gap within the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities is considerable. This guide by the professionals at MoneyGeek contains resources to help these communities navigate financial and cultural challenges.
Mochi Magazine
"As the longest-running online publication for Asian American women, our mission is to give you the content, resources and inspo you’ve been searching for — all from the (highly under-represented) Asian perspective."
Potluck Podcast Collective
"From discussions about pop culture to narratives about our shared histories and heritage, our shows aim to entertain, elevate, and build community by amplifying and supporting Asian diaspora voices in podcasting."
Reappropriate
Asian American feminism, politics, and pop culture. Site founder Jenn Fang was named one of the "Frederick Douglass 200," a list of those "who best embody the spirit and work of Frederick Douglass."
National Museum of Fine Arts | 360 Virtual Tour
Sulyap Museo: A 360° virtual tour of Philippine Museums. A project of the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star

Crossing Borders, Overcoming Barriers

Chew-Een Lee was the first Asian-American Marine and overcame racial barriers to gain the respect of his fellow Marines. This short documentary shares an overview of his life. You can also read more in his New York Times obituary and on this Library of Congress site.