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Survey: Over Half of Asian-Americans Face Racial Bias Monthly

3/26/2026

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Story summary

A survey by the Committee of 100 and National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago finds that over half of Asian-Americans experience 'assumed foreignness' monthly.
Tiffany Chin (US-born) describes being judged by her race, including assumptions about talents and origins.
People ask how she learned English so well, showing the link to race and appearance.
Chin's story points to a broader issue of racial bias within the Asian-American community.

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Story summary

A survey by the Committee of 100 and National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago finds that over half of Asian-Americans experience 'assumed foreignness' monthly.
Tiffany Chin (US-born) describes being judged by her race, including assumptions about talents and origins.
People ask how she learned English so well, showing the link to race and appearance.
Chin's story points to a broader issue of racial bias within the Asian-American community.