I came across this recent tweet from Raymond Chang of the Asian American Christian Collaborative. He posted it on a visit to the Manzanar National Historical Site in the California desert.
Critical race theory in schools? Puh-leeze.
The Remarkable Ms. Marvel
WARNING: Massive spoilers for Ms. Marvel ahead!
I cannot praise the new Ms. Marvel TV series enough! As a fan of the comics and also of the animated version of Kamala in the gone-too-soon Marvel Rising, I looked forward to this edition with great interest. I became a bit skeptical when I heard that Marvel Studios was making changes to her origin story. But those doubts have faded, because there are so many aspects of the show that are truly delightful! Here’s a partial list:
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Grieving Uvalde: Young voters, this is your time
TW: School violence.
Students grieve the death of their friend Rachel, whose car remained in the school parking lot. 12 students and one teacher were killed; 21 other students suffered gunshot wounds.
In the national grief that, for the zillionth time, envelops us after an act of mass murder at an American school, house of worship, shopping center, or other public gathering place, my thoughts return to high schoolers, college students, and other young adults. These are the people I have spent most of my time with throughout my adult life, as I’ve worn the vocational hats of teacher, minister, activist, and now, once again, teacher.
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Feminist Asian Dad 