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Why “Wasian” Became a Cultural Flashpoint
“Wasian,” a portmanteau describing people of mixed white and Asian heritage, has become a fixture online. Increased visibility of “Wasian” stars has fueled interest in the term, culminating in “Wasian” meetups across the U.S., sparking questions about privilege and exclusion. Vulture journalist E. Alex Jung joins Michel Martin to explore what’s fueling the conversation around the term.
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