The Aoki film relates back to the Laotian Daughters article by emphasizing this idea of intersectionality. Aoki was a significant and core piece of the API movement. Many of their work was based on pan-ethnic collaboration. Similarly with the Laotian Daughters article, they pondered on whether or not to include other ethnic minority groups in their struggle for better education and resources. In both instances, I feel as though the collective efforts of many ethnic groups delivered a more powerful message, compared to what they would have been able to individually. Because Aoki was part of the Black Panthers, it symbolizes that issues of oppression are not solely a battle for one ethnic group. In this case, fighting against the inequalities African Americans face is not solely a Black problem. Solidarity is essential in the resistance against systemic oppression.
The article by Kwon, Soo Ah challenges the stereotype that Asian Americans are disconnected and uninvolved in governmental and political affairs. It highlights the direct interactions between politicians and activist groups who are striving to halt the deportation of Cambodian immigrants. These immigrants have already served their time for the crimes that they have committed, but are still being forcefully removed. AYPAL furthered this message of solidarity by fighting for immigration rights of other ethnic minorities such as the Mien. They were able to garner more support and raise awareness by also having block parties and reeling in audiences from all backgrounds. The overall importance of this historical incidence is that conventional instances of state powers and governing can be reformed and are not impossible to dispute.
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