More Than a Monolith
The AAPI label is an umbrella term for over 50 ethnic groups and when considered as a standalone identity, a monolithic group, the richness of our community is diminished and our different experiences and truths become void. On this podcast, we invite you on a journey to dismantle the stereotypes as we set out to show we are more than a monolith by addressing misperceptions, sharing our truths and exploring personal stories. Each episode is a conversation where we dive into a variety of topics. We explore topics like policy, leadership, culture, racism and share space for hearing personal stories to celebrate the diverse narratives behind the AAPI name. We are one community standing strong together in honoring our multiple perspectives and unique histories.
More Than a Monolith
11: The Unjust System for NHPI Youth with Dr. Karen Umemoto
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For today’s episode, I am joined by Dr, Karen Umemoto who is a a professor in the departments of Urban Planning and Asian American Studies at UCLA and is the inaugural Helen and Morgan Chu Endowed Director’s Chair of the Asian American Studies Center. You can read more about her extensive background in our show notes. One of her many accomplishments is co-authoring the book, Jacked Up and Unjust: Pacific Islander Teens Confront Violent Legacies where she explores the harsh realities our PI youth face every day. Today, we talk about the findings from the book and if there has been progress made.