Seven Blasian Characters To Keep Your Whole Month Lit

You know how some people celebrate their birthday for an entire week because hell yeah, self love? Well if you’re Asian and/or Pacific Islander American and identify as a multiracial, chances are you already know why May can feel exactly like that much-needed celebration of intersectionality. Not only do we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, but thanks to blogger Light Skinned-ed Girl, May has been keeping Mixed Experience History Month strong since 2007. Of course, just because you’re celebrating doesn’t always mean it’s easy to find the right people to party with. Even though you might have read up on some Black and Asian couples, it’s not the same as seeing a character whose backstory feels like yours. Never fear, Asian (and) Black nerds! Here’s a few of my favorite Blasian characters to celebrate in May and throughout the rest of the year. Connor Hawke/DC Comics

[divider type=”space_thin”] I’d be remiss if I didn’t start my list with perhaps the most famous Blasian superhero, not to mention one of a microscopic few characters whose identity includes more than two races. Popularly known as the son of Oliver Queen aka the Green Arrow (whose title he would go on to share), Connor was raised by his Black and Korean mother Sandra Moonday Hawke until he joined an ashram at a young age. There he developed his extraordinary archery talents and a dedication to peace and harmony that helped define his gentle but protective personality. DC Comics continuity being wha…