“With the model minority myth, a lot of us have just been taught to embrace that culture of silence, of not rocking the boat or causing any conflict. I think one thing that I’ve come to terms with is that it is okay to speak up. ... Being able to do that actually really empowers you as a person and also builds community as you bring more light to different issues that people might not be considering.” –Jenn Hudnet
Dismantling the Model Minority Myth and Fostering Safer Communities, One Conversation at a Time
For this episode of Community Signal, we're joined by community professionals Jenn Hudnet, Lana Lee, and Phoebe Venkat. They candidly share stories about the impact of racism and stereotypes against Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders in their own lives, in the workplace, and in the commu