One particular challenge that Asian Americans face is, it’s widely believed by Asians and non-Asians alike that we’re the most privileged of all people of color in America. That there’s a hierarchy of oppression and we’re at the top. However, most of the people who believe that, Asian or otherwise, don’t know a thing about Asian American history, struggle, or community. Often, non-Asian voices feel that they have the authority to speak for and about us

YAWP is Young Asians With Power! It is a performing arts and writing group based out of Chicago for youth that identify as APIA (Asian Pacific Islander American). Good good good stuff!

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Gianni gets ready to take a dip in the pool at Aggie Grey's Hotel in Apia, Samoa.

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My culture is Samoa and Australia. Laughing, singing and eating is what we do best! Mele, Utuali'i, Samoa

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Natalie White. a pharmaceutical sales rep from Van Buren, AR is one of the 20 castaways set to compete in SURVIVOR: SAMOA when the nineteenth installment of the Emmy Award-winning reality series premieres Thursday, Sept. 17 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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"My culture is Family" Foketi, Moata'a, Samoa