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Film story with racist elements leads to conflict with neighbours

Asian Raisins receives reports of incidents that are related to racism and discrimination throughout the year. Apart from registering the reports, we also take action against them. This article is about a recent incident in which the confrontation between two neighbours escalated because of a movie

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Transnational Adoption needs to stop!

Happy Mother's day! But for those who have lost their child or mother to transnational adoption, this holiday might not be so joyful. Today, in collaboration with the ARAN Foundation and the MiGreat Foundation, we are kicking off the first part of a series about transnational

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Reclaiming East and Southeast Asian (in)visibility during the Week Against Racism 2023

In the week of 13 March, 2023, Pakhuis de Zwijger and Comité 21 maart organised the 5th edition of the Week Against Racism. This year, the festival was an extra special occasion for the Asian Raisins Foundation: we took a seat at the discussion table and

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Film script with racist elements leads to dispute between neighbours

Asian Raisins (AR) receives numerous reports of racism- and discrimination-related incidents throughout the year. Besides documenting these incidents, we also take action against them. This article is about a recent incident in which a film script ended up causing a conflict between two neighbours. It also

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Anti-(Oost)Aziatisch racisme tijdens Amsterdam Canal Pride 2022: Witte man van organisatie schreeuwt “Ni-Hao” naar eerste pan-Aziatische boot”

Anti-(East)Asian racism during the Amsterdam Canal Pride 2022: White man from organisation yells “Ni-Hao” to the first pan-Asian boat

During the Amsterdam Canal Pride Parade 2022, a pan Asian boat named 'Phoenix Rising' made a first time appearance. Before the parade even began it became painfully clear why this was a neccesity.

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LIDL UPDATES RACIST PRAWN CRACKER PACKAGING

In May of 2022, the supermarket Lidl followed through on an agreement that they would change the packaging for their prawn crackers. These products displayed stigmatising illustrations ranging from cone hats to Fu Manchu moustaches and because of this, Asian Raisins contacted the company. In this

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5 Netflix tips for the month of December

From inspiring movies to heartwarming tv shows; this month we’ve compiled 5 Netflix tips to help you get through the winter holidays cozily. Here is a list of our top picks for December! 1. The Chair Highly recommended for comedy and drama lovers is the series

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A Stain on a White Wall

Dennis Huang offers his perspective about the tumult in regards to conversations about racism as the only person of color within a white group of friends. Dive deeper into his thought process right here!

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Volunteers in the spotlight: Ilgin Emek

Every few weeks we like to put one of our amazing volunteers in the spotlight. By doing this we all get to know each other a bit better. Because you might have been wondering who all the people are that are working on the stories and

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Interview with Priscilla Kim Latoeperissa

Children are especially heavily influenced by misleading media-images, especially when it comes to misinterpreted stereotypes and ideologies. If children get the message that their background doesn’t matter, this will create a more negative self-image.

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Kelly’s Story

FOTO MET DANK AAN KELLY EN TESSELY. Oftentimes we imagine the Netherlands as a tolerant and welcoming place. Even if we have our own issues with racism and discrimination, violence is out of the question. Nonetheless, the reality of racial discrimination can be disheartening and deeply

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Anti-South Asian Racism in the Netherlands

Written by Tamara Gan Kristensen, writer at Asian Raisins and an international student in Amsterdam. Having grown up in Asia as Eurasian, Tamara combines her past experiences and her current experiences in the Netherlands to confront racism through her writing. In this article, she writes about

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Opinion: We Will Not Stay Quiet – Silence is Privilege

Tamara Gan Kristensen writes about her experiences with racism ánd privilege being Eurasian with Danish citizenship living the Netherlands. Read more..

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Opinion: Why I write about racism

Thu Bui is schrijfster voor Asian Raisins, geboren in Saigon, Vietnam en woont momenteel in Nederland. Lees hier haar column 'Why I Write About Racism'...

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It’s official: Asian Raisins is a Non-profit!

Dear Asian Raisins, It’s time! On January 26th 2021, we were officially incorporated as a non-profit organisation. We are one step closer to a world without anti-Asian racism and discrimination. We would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support. To our passionate volunteers, our tireless

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Interview with Hui-Hui Pan about Network PAC

Hui-Hui Pan is a cultural organiser and founder of network PAC. Find out in this interview how PAC is changing the Dutch media world.

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Interview with make-up artist and hair stylist Xiu Yun Yu

Xiu Yun Yu is a well-known make-up artist and hairstylist. She started a project to emphasise the uniqueness and beauty of monolids. Read more...

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Interview with illustrator Hale also known as Kippitan

In Asian Praisings we interview people of Asian descent. Today it's illustrator Hale's (19) turn, who is also known as Kippitan". Read more..

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Interview with illustrator Promi Tahsin Mia

Promi Tahsin Mia is a 15-year-old Bangladesh-based artist. Read about who she is as an illustrator and her inspirations for her artwork.

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Miljuschka Called out for Cultural Appropriation by Sioejeng Tsao

Activist Sioejeng Tsao criticised Miljuschka Witzenhausen for culturally appropriating Asian cultures. A paid collaboration followed. Read more..

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World Vegan Day: Documentaries and Instagram Accounts you should Watch and Follow

On this page you can find extra information about the documentaries and accounts that are mentioned in our post about World Vegan Day (November 1st).

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Interview: with editorial illustrator Chuan Ming Ong

This time we have interviewed Ming who is an illustrator, specialized in illustrating books and editorials. We have asked him to tell us about himself, his work as an illustrator, what inspires him, and his goals.

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Opinion: Who Is The Real Victim?

Written, translated, and adapted by Josin Hu, of Chinese origin and the president of the Association of British and Chinese University Students at the University of Bristol. He wants to create awareness of racism against people of Asian descent; supporting the Public Affairs team of Asian

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Letters of complaint: Singing: ‘Hanky Panky Shanghai’

According to different voices within our community the song “Hanky Panky Shanghai” appears to still be sung during birthdays in Dutch schools. Around the community support in the banning of this song from the school where parents have their children Asian Raisins At popular request, the

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Actor: Tzi Ma ‘Hollywood’s favorite Asian Dad’

Header foto: Matt Baron/Shutterstock Actor Tzi Ma, turned 58 today! He is known for a number of movies and shows such as: Rush Hour, Wu Assassins, The Man in the High Castle. Hereby an ode to him! He mentions himself in his Instagram bio: ‘Hollywood’s favorite

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Watch Live: Dìyù, Firelily and STEAM

Buy some snacks in advance, because on Sunday 31 May we have a new Asian Raisins Watch Live ready for you. This time in collaboration with More than Babipangang. More than Babi Pangang shows the diversity of the Chinese Indian community in the Netherlands. With this

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Week Against Racism Panel Discussion: Through the Glasses of People with an Adoption Background

Week Against Racism Panel Discussion: Through the Glasses of People with an Adoption Background As part of the Week against Racism, we collaborated with Pakhuis de Zwijger to organise a panel discussion on Monday, March 18th. The focus was on the racism experienced by East, South

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Looking Back at Week Against Racism Roundtable Discussion 2024: Through the Eyes of People with an Adoption Background

As part of the Week Against Racism 2024, we collaborated with Pakhuis de Zwijger to organise a panel discussion on Monday, March 18th. The focus was on the racism experienced by East, South and Southeast Asian people with an adoption background. Racism is a complex and

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Lunar New Year: A celebration of connection and community

On February 9th 2024, Asian Raisins organised a potluck party in collaboration with Discrimination.nl Utrecht Province to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the inauguration of the year of the Wooden Dragon, which among other things represents joy, prosperity and happiness. An evening organised by and

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The National Day of Action against Wilders

On December 2nd, powerful and courageous people came together and spoke on behalf of various groups and communities that Wilders does not take seriously: newcomers, the LGBTQIA+ community, people who fight for housing rights and the climate, the cultural sector and the Muslim community and of

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Minister of Social Affairs and Employment refuses to seriously fight against anti-East and Southeast Asian racism

On March 18, 2024, the research report "Research on experiences of discrimination and racism among people of (South) East Asian origin in the Netherlands" (EDAN, report in Dutch) was released. As the first systematic and scientific study on racism against East and Southeast Asian people in

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Project Dating: Share your experience!

In the dating world, stereotypes and prejudices about people of East and Southeast Asian descent still prevail. While dating, have you ever received strange comments about your background? Or have you experienced prejudice and stereotyping in a relationship? We would like to turn your anonymous story

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Sasa Bruning, author of Ongezien Verlies (Unseen Loss)

For our monthly column Asian Praisings, we highlightan initiative or a person with East and/or Southeast Asian roots. This time, we shine a light on Sasa Bruning, who recently released her poetry collection Ongezien Verlies. In Ongezien Verlies, Sara depicts the emotions, feelings, thoughts, and experiences

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