American But Asian

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Asian youth navigating life in America from a different perspective. Listen as we explore what it means to be both American and Asian. Hosted by Asian American Civic Scholars

  1. Mar 24

    From Identity to Impact: Why You Should Consider Asian American Studies

    Manu McDowell, an Asian American Civic Scholar, interviews Dr. Sabnam Ghosh, who oversees the Asian American Studies minor at WashU's American Culture Studies department. Dr. Ghosh has a PHD in comparative literature and intercultural studies, an MSC in comparative and general literature, and a BA in comparative literature.

    43 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    From Start-Up to Success: A Conversation With Asian American Entrepreneur Mimi Vo

    Paige Tsai, an Asian American Civic Scholar, interviews Mimi Vo, the CEO and founder of Mia Vida Wellness and Aesthetics. We learn more about Dr. Vo's journey, challenges, and navigation as an Asian American woman in the business industry.

    22 min

  3. 10/18/2024

    Jackie Tung’s Story as an Empowering Business Women and Co-Founder of STL OCA

    Jackie Tung has broken significant barriers in the corporate world, demonstrating exemplary leadership and creating opportunities for others. As co-founder of STL OCA, she has played a key role in advancing the organization’s mission to promote civic engagement, civil rights, and cultural preservation for Asian Americans. Through her work, she has empowered the community by offering mentorship, organizing events, and advocating for equal opportunities.

    35 min

  4. 10/15/2024

    Dr. Mitch Maki: Honoring the Legacy of Japanese American WWII Veterans

    Cal Wang and Max Zeng of the AACS History team sat down with Dr. Mitch Maki of the GoForBroke National Education Center to learn about the legacy of Japanese American veterans of WW2, and to share the history team's research about two St. Louis Japanese American families with extensive military service.   Go For Broke, GFBNEC, is a nonprofit organization based in downtown Los Angeles’s historic Little Tokyo district that is committed to maintaining and contemporarily applying the legacy of the Japanese American veterans of WWII. Dr. Mitchell Maki is one of the premiere scholars on the Japanese American redress movement and the lead author of the award-winning book, "Achieving the Impossible Dream: How Japanese Americans Obtained Redress.”

    49 min

  5. 09/14/2024

    JoAnn Lam: Raised in an Asian Household and Insight on AAPI Voting

    Asian American Civic Scholars interviews JoAnn Lam, a disabled 3rd generation Chinese American. Tune in as Brendan Yn has a thoughtful discussion about JoAnn’s personal life and thoughts on the importance of AAPI voting.

    22 min

  6. 08/27/2024

    Ed Shew’s Story as the Jack of All Trades and Beyond in St. Louis

    Asian American Civic Scholars presents a sit-down interview with Ed Shew, the author, journalist, political candidate, and activist for Asian Americans. Learn about his amazing story and beliefs in this episode of American but Asian!

    48 min

  7. 08/10/2024

    Laura and Kate Calys: Growing Up Japanese-American, and What It Means to Be "Civically" Active

    Sit down with Laura and Kate Calys, a mother-daughter pair from the STL area, as they discuss their experiences growing up as Japanese-Americans in the US and their civic engagement in the STL community. We examine racial disparities both in and out of the Asian community, the comparisons growing up in different periods, and why people of all backgrounds must be civically engaged.

    43 min

  8. 07/23/2024

    Nancy Sato: Finding Her Asian American Identity at Harvard and Beyond

    Story Kummer, an Asian American Civic Scholar, interviews Nancy Sato. They speak about Ms. Sato's journey to understand and appreciate her Asian identity, her diving experience fighting sexism at Harvard, and her work in Chinatown to connect many Asian identities.

    34 min
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Asian youth navigating life in America from a different perspective. Listen as we explore what it means to be both American and Asian. Hosted by Asian American Civic Scholars

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  • Creator
    AACS
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © AACS
  • Show Website
    American But Asian