Tag Archives: Asian Stereotypes

The reviews and the ratings are in for ABC-TV’s “Fresh Off the Boat,” which officially premiered on Feb. 10, and as a saying goes, “We have a winner!” TV by the  Numbers ran a story with the headline, “ABC’s ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Debuts as Season’s #1 New Show with Upscale Adults 18-49.” The Hollywood Reporter noted, “After its strong …

By Surjeet Ahluwalia, Executive Director On April 8, The Washington Post published two pieces that serve to reinforce stereotypes of Asian Americans: “Demographics shift at Thomas Jefferson High as Asians make up 66 percent of new class,” and “Why Asian American kids excel. It’s not ‘Tiger Moms.’” These headlines reinforce that Asian Americans excel academically – and while this may …

Compiled by: Mary Tablante 1. Taxpayers Donating to Haiyan Relief to Receive Early Tax Relief WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate passed legislation March 6 that will provide expedited tax relief to Americans who made charitable donations for Typhoon Haiyan relief as of March 1. Under the bipartisan Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act, those who donated to the recovery efforts will receive …