Hyphen magazine - Asian American arts, culture, and politics

My family was rocked by the loss of my cousin, Carl Allen Peralta, on September 11. For the past ten years, I've struggled to keep his memory alive respectfully, while arguing with my family about the political consequences of 9/11.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We offer a resource guide for memorials, remembrances, and other events around the country, with an introduction from our Executive Director, Irene Kao.

The reality is that most people are inherently good. Most people use knives to cut meat and vegetables. Some use knives to cut other human beings. Most people use fire to cook and heat their homes. Some people use fire to burn others....

In the post-9/11 world, the war on terror has dominated the political landscape of the United States. The ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq-and the possible invasion of Iran-are key events of early 21st century history, and Asian Americans...