Thoroughly Racist ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’
Thoroughly Racist ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ from Resist racism and eat your carrots Posted on March 25, 2014 by resistance Why does the white version of anti-racism rely on committing racist acts and then using them as “teachable moments”? If I want to teach students about violence, I don’t punch them and then tell them it’s wrong. If I teach […]
Promise Tomorrow
Brendan Duggan and Michael Garfinkle composed “Promise Tomorrow” in memory of their classmate and friend Roee Grutman, 17, who in February became the third teenager in Newton to commit suicide this school year. “Sat there for hours and I swear I didn’t move What to say what to think — it was all in my […]
Hair Wars: The Politics of Hair ‘YOU CAN TOUCH MY HAIR’ Exhibit
I’m Asian American and I’ve never really given that much thought to my hair … except that one time. I was on the swim team in high school in Southern California and my hair, from being outdoors in a chemically treated pool three hours a day, bleached out from solid black to dark, dark brown […]
More Than Half of Asian American Teens Are Bullied in School
According to survey data released in 2011 by the US Justice Department and Education Department, Asian Americans endure far more bullying in U.S. schools than any other ethnic group, and compared to other teens, Asian American teens are three times as likely to face bullying on the internet. A report released last year by the […]
Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover
Passover Delight Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover WHAT: In celebration of Passover, Cook Newton will offer a selection of special dishes on Monday, April 14ththrough Monday, April 21st, 2014. Executive Chef Paul Turano will serve three unique takes on traditional Seder fare including Beef and Barley Soup with herb yogurt and preserved lemon ($9), Slow Braised Lamb with cedar […]
Celebrate Asia! Festival
‘Think for yourself, but think of others’ School Motto of the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, Sudbury, Massachusetts CELEBRATE ASIA! SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 12! 1st Annual “CELEBRATE ASIA! FESTIVAL” at The Lincoln-Sudbury Memorial School , Saturday, April 12, 10-3 pm. Lot’s of fun activities for kids! Cultural performances! Food! Gift items! Henna tattoos! Martial […]
NECN Broadside: Historical musical sparks controversy at Mass. HS
Broadside: the news with Jim Braude Historical musical sparks controversy at Mass. HS: Thoroughly Modern Millie at Newton North High School Note that they reversed identifying Susan Chinsen ( a Newton North graduate and CEO of the Asian American Film) and Joy Bautista (a teacher and administrator at Boston Arts Academy and representing Massachusetts Asian American Educators […]
‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ play draws controversy in Mass. over racial stereotyping
‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ play draws controversy in Mass. over racial stereotyping from Monitoring, Exposing & Fighting Against Anti-Semitism and Racism: Anti-Semitism, Pro-Jewish, Philo-Semitism, Positive Jewish Issues & Unique Jewish Identity Two characters Ching Ho and Bun Foo, are hapless Asian laundrymen controlled by Mrs. Meers, a third character with chopsticks in her bun, who speaks in a […]
The Colbert Report’s Racist Tweet
Racism against Asians is often “unawares”—a form of racism that flies under the radar due to its widespread acceptance as the norm. Its interactive dynamic resembles that of an unwritten social contract. Asians in the West are expected to accept patronizing remarks and racist taunts so demeaning that perpetrators would think twice before dishing them […]
Italian High School Student Seeking Host Family in Newton
My name is Chiara Vannucci. I am a 16 year old Italian girl from Naples, Italy,which is located on the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Italy. I live with my mom Valentina, my dad Renato, and my older brother Enrico. I chose America as a host country because I so much want to learn about American culture, customs and traditions. It has always been my dream to live with a […]
