“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”: A breakthrough for Asian American Representation

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For the few who haven’t seen it yet, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,’’ finally hit theaters on Sept. 3. Fan and critic responses came in waves of support and appreciation for the film’s plot line, character dynamics and the fight scenes that evoked a sense of nostalgia for old school martial arts films.
But, the reason why Shang-Chi’s success is so important has very little to do with money.

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Cancelling Cancel Culture

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Within the past few years, more and  more attention is drawn to the inherent bias against minorities and unprivileged people in the United States and around the world. These are topics of great discussion and, as a result, a number of movements and trends have risen around these issues. One of the most powerful phenomena to emerge is known as cancel culture.

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