Watching right wing political Tweeters melt down because Michelle Yeoh โIdentifies as Asian," and they don't understand the history of it all, says everything. History is important. Stop trying to prevent its propagation. Let me explain Yeoh's story:
- Yeoh is an Asian American and the first Asian to win the "Best Actress" Oscar.
- The reason she โIdentifies as Asianโ instead of simply saying she's Asian, is because of actress Merle Oberon.
- In 1936 Merle Oberon took Hollywood by storm and got the Best Actress nomination, but felt that she had to hide her Asian descent to have a fair chance in Hollywood.
- Therefore when Yeoh and the Academy use the 'identifies as Asian,' phrase, they are merely making sure that her predecessor is recognized.
So stop attacking Yeoh and the Academy and start studying the sad but TRUE history of this nation. Below is a picture of Asian American, Merle Oberon