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What a potential TikTok ban means for AA+PI representation and advocacy

A U.S. Supreme Court decision will determine the fate of the platform for 170 million U.S. users and its role in cultural expression

Trump’s policies could shake the lives of Asian international workers

His second term leaves international workers grappling with fears of travel bans, xenophobia, and navigating an increasingly hostile immigration landscape

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Enjoy some more TikToks before the ban

With the Supreme Court decision coming, let’s enjoy a few vids for potentially the last time

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Anna Cathcart returns as our favorite chaos queen in the Netflix series, with the goal of a drama-free semester abroad, but life has other plans

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The Oh Collective is reclaiming Asian women’s sexuality

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Enjoy some more TikToks before the ban

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