City of Boston, MBTA unveil digital billboards celebrating Asian American strength, resilience
By Diti Kohli Globe Correspondent,Updated May 5, 2021, 4:54 p.m.
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Three designs that Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya created for the We Are More installation, now displayed around Boston.Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
Amid Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, dozens of digital billboards around Greater Boston boast slogans supporting the countryâs largest diaspora.
Stand with us, some read.
We belong here.
Protect our elders.
The signs are emblazoned with faces of people hailing from Korea to Bangladesh and crafted in a flurry of bold colors. A few plainly state that Asian American residents âare more thanâ a long list of stereotypes â more than âthe future doctor,â âthe straight A student,â âthe helpless refugee,â âthe nail lady,â âthe Tiger mom.â