“The common theme among these white supremacists is to accuse me of ‘Asian privilege,’” Gu said. “Their arguments were that because I went to Stanford and Duke Medical School, I should be thankful and not complain about systemic racism…”
“It struck me as incredibly racist because I have every right to show solidarity with African-Americans in this country, my fellow Americans, who are subjected to police brutality and injustice…“
“In fact, successful white Americans and Hollywood stars comment about this all the time. Why is it that I, as an Asian-American, cannot comment on prevailing social and racial issues affecting America today? Do I have no voice?” Gu added.
Perfect case study of how the model minority myth/perceived whiteness of East Asians is used to damage antiracist efforts
People Are Claiming This Asian American Doctor Who Took A Knee Is Too Privileged To Speak Out
Death By Catchphrase 