Asian-Americans Have Highest Poverty Rate In NYC, But Stereotypes Make The Issue Invisible
“In fact, there are more Asian-Americans living in poverty in New York City than any other minority group. Their stories, however, are rarely told. Recently, dispelling the model minority myth has become a major issue as Asian-Americans from disadvantaged communities become more vocal about how their experiences differ from the stereotyped narratives the public hears so often. Nonprofits are calling for disaggregated data, publishing their own research and reaching out to help disadvantaged Asian-American communities. They say the belief that Asians are successful across the board hurts the community and keeps funding from those in need.”