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June 4, 2021 - 8:27 am
Happy Pride 2021!
A riot in a San Francisco restaurant in 1966 illustrated (although sadly not for the first time) how the LGBTQ+ community needed to hide from systems designed to oppress them. Following this LGBTQ+ riot and subsequent others, the first Pride march, in 1970, demonstrated the power of showing up, publicly and authentically. The fifty years since have been a rollercoaster of rights given and taken away, of increasing support and increasing politicization, of greater safety for some and greater dehumanization of others.
Boba liberalism: How the emergence of superficial activism could cause more harm than good to the AAPI community INSIDER 3 hrs ago
The recent surge in anti-Asian hate gave rise to the concept of boba liberalism.
The concept is rooted in the critique of shallow political ideals in the AAPI community.
Some Asian Americans told Insider that such superficial activism could be harmful to the AAPI community, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
When looking for a sweet treat that incorporates both solids and a liquid, chances are that you ve come across the Asian delicacy of boba tea.
Originating from Taiwan in the 1940s, the customizable beverage can be modified to your liking with a variety of drinks and toppings, but traditionally is served with a milk tea, tapioca pearls (boba), and sugar to taste.
Boba liberalism: How the emergence of superficial activism could cause more harm than good to AAPI community
INSIDER 6 hrs ago
The recent surge in anti-Asian hate gave rise to the concept of boba liberalism.
The concept is rooted in the critique of shallow political ideals in the AAPI community.
Some Asian Americans told Insider that such superficial activism could be harmful to the AAPI community, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
When looking for a sweet treat that incorporates both solids and a liquid, chances are that you ve come across the Asian delicacy of boba tea.
Originating from Taiwan in the 1940s, the customizable beverage can be modified to your liking with a variety of drinks and toppings, but traditionally is served with a milk tea, tapioca pearls (boba), and sugar to taste.