by Martin and Richard Lee
The stereotype of Asians in America is that we do not stand up or speak up when there is conflict, abuse, or indignity. But throughout Asian American history, people have stood up. It is just not mentioned enough in the classroom, media, or history books. Things are starting to change. Turns out, Asian Americans like Diggy do have a lot to say.
Martin and Rich Lee are second-generation Korean American brothers. Martin is a retired elementary school teacher and the illustrator of the strip. Rich is a professor of psychology in Asian American studies at the University of Minnesota and writes the content.

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