Phil Yu
Explore Asian American representation in media, pop culture, and daily life with Phil Yu, creator of Angry Asian Man and highly respected cultural commentator. Phil educates audiences on the evolution of Asian American identity and the importance of advocating against harmful stereotypes through his sharp analysis and pop culture insights. Peabody Award-winner, New York Times bestselling author, and host of multiple acclaimed podcasts.
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Phil Yu is a Peabody Award-winning writer, speaker, and host who has shaped how we understand Asian American identity through his sharp commentary spanning over 25 years.
Phil created Angry Asian Man, one of the longest-running and most widely-read independent websites covering Asian American news, perspectives, and culture, which The Washington Post calls "a daily must-read..." He co-authored the New York Times best-seller RISE: A Pop History of Asian America From the Nineties to Now, and co-hosts the podcasts They Call Us Bruce and Squid Game: The Official Podcast, the companion show to Netflix's most-watched series. Phil has also appeared in a number of documentaries, including Beam Me Up, Sulu, and White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch.
Phil's work sits at the intersection of pop culture, race, and media literacy. His ability to break down complex cultural moments with humor and clarity has made him a trusted voice across outlets, with The New York Times, CNN, NPR and The Washington Post all featuring his work. Organizations and audiences turn to him for grounded analysis rooted in decades of real-time reporting on how Asian Americans are represented and, all too often, misrepresented and erased.
Audiences walk away from Phil's sessions with a deeper understanding of Asian American history and cultural representation and a stronger grasp of how current events, politics, and culture affect the community. His approach is backed by two decades of documented cultural commentary and recognized by multiple journalism and advocacy awards.
Book Phil Yu to bring audiences a voice that is informed, honest, and impossible to ignore.
Phil Yu brings over 25 years of documented cultural commentary and a Peabody Award-winning track record to teams looking to explore Asian American media representation. His work founding Angry Asian Man, NYT bestseller, and multiple journalism and advocacy awards give him rare credibility across entertainment, journalism, and corporate audiences.
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Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now
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