Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Taught Me to Break Free from the Model Minority Myth
Being good at working hard felt like a tired routine. Being polite was starting to grate.
Vivian Lee is a book editor and writer based in New York. Her work can be found in The Los Angeles Times, Eater, The Rumpus, and more. Follow her on Twitter @vivianwmlee or on the internet at vivianwmlee.com.
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