Corinne Sugino

Corinne Sugino, an Assistant Professor specializing in Asian American studies and cultural narratives, delves into her book, "Making the Human: Race, Allegory, and Asian Americans." They discuss how mainstream portrayals of Asian Americans perpetuate harmful stereotypes around meritocracy and progress. Sugino critiques narratives from popular culture, exploring their impact on identity and systemic racism. The conversation also highlights the need for solidarity across racial lines, drawing on insights from Black Studies to reframe anti-racism in nuanced ways.