From viral meet-ups in major US cities to Laufey’s music video starring celebrities with both white and Asian heritage, an outpouring of “Wasian” pride has sparked discussions about race and identity.
The term "Wasian" has become popularized on social media.
Thousands gathered at meetups in the US; some felt the events were exclusionary.
The debate has raised questions about what it means to be multiracial in America.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This feature is part of CNN Style’s series Hyphenated, which explores the complex issue of identity among minorities in the United States.
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