15: What 25 Years of Yellow Rage Has Taught Me About Anger - Part 5: Striving for Asian-Black Solidarity
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15: What 25 Years of Yellow Rage Has Taught Me About Anger - Part 5: Striving for Asian-Black Solidarity

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Part 5 of an ongoing series reflecting on 25 years of Yellow Rage.

Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 

In this episode, Michelle reflects on the lives of Cyrus Carmack-Belton and Fong Lee, the history that connects Black and Asian communities, and why she believes our shared humanity must come before everything else—that listening to one another's stories is where healing begins.

Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:

Indigenous America 250
The US at 250: A Native Perspective
Elevating Native Voices During America 250 and Beyond
Store owner found not guilty of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen in South Carolina
Not guilty. Rick Chow absolved of accusation he wrongfully killed a 14-year-old.
American Citizens for Justice
George Floyd death: 'The same happened to my son'
'We need to help them': Asian Americans demand justice for George Floyd
Hmong family whose son was shot by white officer speaking out in solidarity

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Host: Michelle Myers
Producer: Myong McCloud