The growing visibility of Asian Americans in mainstream media is redefining the way Americans perceive each other. But old stereotypes continue to limit the opportunities available to Asian Americans. The presenters included three reporters from major media outlets in the Northeast: Nydia Han from ABC Action News Philadelphia, Tina Kim from Fox Good Day Philadelphia and P.J. Joshi of New York Newsday. Together they explored such issues as where Asian Americans stand on the barometer that measures balanced representation, whether America is ready to accept Asian Americans in roles that go beyond the clichés of the past and what the average consumer can do to combat inaccurate portrayals.

Saturday, January 22, 2005

Fu Manchu to Crouching Tiger: Portrayal of Asian Americans in the Media

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Nydia Han
Reporter, 
ABC Action News Philadelphia

Tina Kim
Reporter, 
Fox Good Day Philadelphia 

P.J. Joshi
Reporter, 
New York Newsday