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daumari's review against another edition
4.0
An important read, frustrating at times (not because of the book but the cases it examines). In the last 15 years, the experience of Asian Americans with darker skin has taken a turn for the worse, with an increase in slurs and hate crimes. Author [a:Deepa Iyer|6874000|Deepa Iyer|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] has first hand experience in organizing communities to respond together against things like the protests against Park51, the shootings at a Sikh gurdwara (and defacement of mosques and temples), islamophobic laws by states, etc. It's a recent enough book that there's a chapter on solidarity with Ferguson and #Blacklivesmatter, but also further presses the notion that solidarity with other communities of color is important.
This book was also another reminder that "Asian American" is a VERY broad term. My experiences as a fourth generation Chinese American is not the same as a fresh-off-the-plane Hmong American living in California is not the same as a Sikh actor who wasn't allowed to board a plane. Being aware of how multifaceted our demography is a crucial step so we don't harm our own community (example: AAs against affirmative action).
This book was also another reminder that "Asian American" is a VERY broad term. My experiences as a fourth generation Chinese American is not the same as a fresh-off-the-plane Hmong American living in California is not the same as a Sikh actor who wasn't allowed to board a plane. Being aware of how multifaceted our demography is a crucial step so we don't harm our own community (example: AAs against affirmative action).
meredith_summers's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
katyjean81's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
4.5
Important, valuable read. I’d love to see an update.
madamegeneva's review against another edition
4.0
I need to make more of an effort to read books by women of colour - Deepa Iyer was enthralling to read.
thoughtsfromtheafro's review against another edition
5.0
A must read for black and brown people within (or who want to become a part of) "the movement." There is a lot of talk about intersectionality between black, Arab, and Asian communities - of which more is needed. The topic of "model minority" status is just as important when discussing institutional racism and upholding white supremacy.
sunvts's review
4.0
at times a bit TOO ~academic~~ but otherwise a really great, thoughtful meditation/book of advice on racial activism and solidarity as our country ages. i especially appreciated the bits for asian american communities on anti-blackness, not focusing on solely east asian narratives, and resisting both the 'model minority' myth and the lure/lie of whiteness.
theeolian's review
Such a good book, but so dense. So many stats, etc. would be a great resource if I was doing research, but I couldn’t finish it for a bit of light reading lol