ASIAN-PACIFIC
AMERICAN HERITAGE
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MORE THAN A “MODEL MINORITY”
By Grace Austin
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ften referred to as the “model minority,” Asian and Pacific Americans are more than a stereotype. With the highest educational attainment level and median household income of any demographic in the country, it is easy to see why Asian and Pacific Americans have gained a reputation for drive and achievement. From pioneering early film star Anna May Wong to fashion designer Vera Wang, YouTube co-creators Steve
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