Surprise - Hollywood has perpetuated stereotypes about Asians and continues to create challenges for the still-too-few Asians in media. We discuss Hollywood’s anti-Asian blindspots and the difference that storytelling can make in pushing for change. Then, actress & director Sarah Ramos was almost a Gossip Girl. What did it cost her - and what did she gain?

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