When the Term “Asian” is Simply One Identity

May is known as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The annual celebration began in 1978 as a way to recognize the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders. But the term is overly broad, creating a monolithic identity for several diverse cultures. Lydia X. Z. Brown is a disability justice advocate, organizer, educator, attorney and writer. She explains what it’s like to be multiply marginalized.

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