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Author: Bao Phi

In “Thousand Star Hotel,” poet Bao Phi draws evocative, unflinching portraits of Asian American experiences in the city. The poems address systemic racism, police violence, and the invisibility of the urban poor, underscoring how silence perpetuates injustice. Vivid and socially engaged, the collection blends personal and collective memory to illuminate the nuanced realities of Vietnamese Americans and other Asian American communities. Bao Phi’s lyrical voice delivers a critique of racialized power structures while giving voice to those marginalized by American society. The poems confront the often hidden or ignored stories that speak to both the Filipino, Vietnamese, and broader Asian American communities.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry

Authors: Bao Phi

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