AAPI

Young Filipinos are challenging colorism through the Morenx Movement

When I first visited the Philippines at 15, my aunt asked me if I wanted to lighten my skin. “It will make you more beautiful,” she said before explaining to me that the IV inserted in her arm would whiten her skin. I politely declined, feeling confused and uncomfortable at...

6 Blasians on how their Asian heritage shaped their identities

Blasians are finally having their moment in the spotlight. A decade ago, I’d be hard-pressed to name any celebrities who were both Black and Asian aside from fashion designer Kimora Lee. These days, my heart is full seeing so many of them share the spotlight, whether it’s Jhené...