45 Best AAPI Films, Television, and Literature for Representation
<p>Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have long struggled for visibility and inclusion. <strong>Despite nearly two centuries of bringing rich history, culture, and contributions to American society, our narratives are often erased and misrepresented in mainstream media and literature.</strong></p>
<p>Harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about our communities, such as the “model minority” myth and the “perpetual foreigner,” further contribute towards dehumanizing biases that fuel anti-Asian sentiments and discrimination. While we have recently seen an increase of Asian American representation both in front and behind the camera — as well as in literature — our communities remain underrepresented in the media, in our history books, and in literary works.</p>
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