The ANAYA Podcast

Welcome to Part 2 of our discussion on representation and responsibility. Join exec member Madison and guests Alex, Rachel, Hannah, and Irene as they discuss Asian representation in the media and beyond.

Join exec member Madison and guests Alex, Rachel, Hannah, and Irene as they discuss Asian representation in the media!

Welcome to Season 2 of the ANAYA Podcast! Learn what the bamboo ceiling is and how it affects Asian Americans in this first episode hosted by Ethan. 

Thank you for joining us on the ANAYA Podcast in Season 1! To wrap up, here is a final message from Yuan discussing the ANAYA Talent Show Fundraiser. Sincerely, Team ANAYA.

Enforced for decades by the model minority myth, Asian Americans have become known for and defined by their academic achievements. In this episode, Colleen along with guest hosts Fiona and Emily discuss to what extent their marks play importance to their lives. How do accompanying stereotypes and expectations impact Asian American students, their experiences through the education system, and their outlooks on their own futures? Learn more about ANAYA on our website: asiannayyouthassociation.com and follow @asiannayouthassociation on Instagram.

The entire ANAYA teams comes together to discuss issues faced by Asian North Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. -- 1:00 Overview of the rising anti-Asian racism due to COVID (its origins etc.) [Jessica] 1:50 History of Anti-Asian policies in NA [Ethan] 3:27 Anti-Asian racism specifically in Montreal Quebec where Yuan lives [Jessica] 4:15 Asian American activism since COVID [Elina] 5:24 The Model Minority (what it is, how it affects Asians in particular) [Ethan] 6:30 Racism in the workplace [Amy] 7:43 Representation in the media [Madison] 9:10 Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation [Madison] 10:38 Affirmative Action [Amy] 11:50 Impact of anti-Asian violence on the mental health of Asian Americans [Elina]

ANAYA is helping the Luo family who were victims of anti-Asian hate crime. Yuan Luo and her parents came to Montreal, Quebec in 2000. She grew up in Montreal, and her parents are victims of anti-Asian hate crime and violence. In this episode, Yuan discusses the anti-Asian violence her family faced. If you wish to help, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/fight-antiasian-racism-help-the-luo-family to donate to Yuan's family.

What is it like to be Asian in the tech sector? What is the model minority myth, and where did it originate from? How does boba connect to Asian identity? The tech sector, boba, and YouTubers like Ryan Higa are a few of the topics covered in this episode, hosted by ANAYA co-founder Ethan Jiang and guest host Sam. Learn more about ANAYA on our website: asiannayyouthassociation.com and follow @asiannayouthassociation on Instagram.

Girlboss, gatekeep, gaslight is GenZ mocking the “live, laugh, love” trope. “Gaslight every moment, Gatekeep every day, Girlboss beyond words." Girlboss refers to a feminist icon, but the term itself containers internalized sexism and misogyny. And, as a Vox article (https://www.vox.com/22466574/gaslight-gatekeep-girlboss-meaning) puts it, “Gaslight” has become the trendy synonym for lying — particularly a strain of lying where someone denies an obvious truth — and “gatekeep” has become interchangeable with discrimination. The three terms - girlboss, gatekeep, gaslight - are typically associated with white feminism, a topic that Julie Kim and Jessica Yu will be discussing in this episode of the ANAYA podcast. The conversation also includes Asian American feminism, BLM and what it means to be in solidarity. Julie is a writer and organizer in Queens, NY. She works in local politics and focuses on issues of gender, immigration, and Asian America. She is the co-founder of Asian American Feminist Collective, which engages in intersectional feminist politics grounded within communities with backgrounds that encompass East, Southeast, and South Asian, Pacific Islander, multi-ethnic and diasporic Asian identities. Learn more about ANAYA on our website: asiannayyouthassociation.com and follow @asiannayouthassociation on Instagram.

The recent Atlanta shootings shock the Asian American community. Join Jessica Yu and Lisa Lim for their discussion on rising anti-Asian hate crimes and art as a form of advocacy. Lisa Lim is a comic storyteller born and raised in Queens, New York. Her work has been featured in Guernica, PANK, The Rumpus, PEN America, Scary Mommy, and Mutha Magazine. Find more of her storytelling on Instagram: @chineseladybug1 Learn more about ANAYA on our website: asiannayyouthassociation.com and follow @asiannayouthassociation on Instagram.

Jessica Yu, co-founder and executive director of ANAYA talks to Kelsey Chin about her experiences starting Cranes for Change, being a campaign manager, and studying at Barnard College. We talk about what being an activist can mean, but also about starting off small in taking action. Learn more about ANAYA on our website: asiannayyouthassociation.com and follow @asiannayouthassociation. Learn more about Cranes for Change on Instagram: @cranesforchange_

Jessica Yu, co-founder and executive director of ANAYA talks to Ngan Le, co-founder and executive director from Asian Youth Act, about her journey in activism. We touch upon how Ngan started in activism, her experience with race in multiple geographic locations, and ways to get involved in activism. Learn more about ANAYA on their website: asiannayyouthassociation.com and follow @asiannayouthassociation. Learn more about Asian Youth Act by checking out their website: asianyouthact.org or following them on Instagram @asianyouthact. If you'd like to know more about Ngan, please reach out to her on Instagram at @heyitsnganle.