David Henry Hwang The Yellow Face

In part 2 of the “yellow face” video, it opens with David Henry Hwang for being honored by the American Heart Association. In his acceptance speech, Hwang compliments Marcus King while giving advice to Asian American actors with regards to how to manage the American media. Hwang states “I feel like it’s one of the biggest responsibilities for any actor of color to stay true to his community to make sure that we only put out positive energy. This speech is consistent with everything else Hwang has said when it comes to the thesis of “how should Asian Americans become American?” Hwang wants Asian Americans to stay true to their identity in a society that wants them to change or doesn’t want to cast them. He goes on to say “well I’ve chosen my