Although the term “Asian American” is now commonly used, it is relatively new, having been coined in 1968 by UC Berkeley activists Emma Gee and Yuji Ichioka. They created the term to provide an umbrella identity for their student organization, the Asian American Political Alliance. The term gained popularity as it replaced the derogatory term … Read more
Amazon MGM Studios has secured the rights to produce American Speed and has also signed on two major stars, Tom Holland and Austin Butler, to headline the film. The movie will be produced by Charles Roven, known for his work on American Hustle and Oppenheimer, with the script being written by Dan Wiedenhaupt. According to … Read more
The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, released a study last week that shows the alarming frequency with which American teenagers are exposed to – and believe – conspiracy theories on social media. But the research also found that teaching students media literacy is associated with healthy online habits like fact-checking before sharing on … Read more
Donald Trump has shattered the traditional image of the President as a role model for the nation. His behavior, especially his use of crude language, has set a new low for the Office. It is hard to imagine past Presidents like Lincoln or Eisenhower engaging in the kind of vulgar talk that has become a … Read more
Former Republican governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced his support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. In a lengthy statement on X, Schwarzenegger, 77, expressed his endorsement for Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, despite his usual aversion to endorsements and politics. I don’t really do endorsements. I’m not … Read more
Overview: What is the Department of Education’s role? This article explores the functions and importance of this department. With the upcoming presidential election, educators must engage in conversations within their communities to emphasize the significance of the Department of Education and the potential consequences of its elimination. There are discussions about the possible dismantling of … Read more
Trump advisor Stephen Miller delivered a speech last night asserting that “America is for Americans and Americans only.” This xenophobic statement presents an opportunity for us to engage our students in exploring the question, “Who is an American?” While language barriers may pose a challenge for my ELL Newcomer class, I have previously conducted a … Read more
Trump recently held a town hall for Republican women to address women’s issues and reassure them that he would protect them. The event took place in Georgia, where he made the bold claim of being “the father of IVF,” despite not being asked to define IVF. Jill Filipovic wrote an article for Slate discussing Trump’s … Read more
These conversations should involve discussing the potential consequences of compliance with authoritarian measures, such as the erosion of academic freedom and the stifling of dissent. Second, colleges and universities should develop contingency plans for protecting vulnerable members of their communities, such as undocumented students, international students, and faculty and staff who may be targeted for … Read more
Earlier this week, it was reported that Luca Guadagnino was close to finalizing a deal to direct a new adaptation of American Psycho, sparking a lively online debate that continued to gain momentum. The majority of the discussion was largely negative. Some online critics were disappointed that Guadagnino opted to revisit old material, choosing to … Read more