Allison Lau

Chasing stories, finding fault lines • Documentary producer & journalist in NYC • Formerly @NBCNews @CNBC, @VICE, @CondeNast, @ColumbiaJourn •

[Allison Lau @AllisonJLau]

Have you ever thought about how culture shapes your identity? My latest for HuffPost. https://t.co/mbgyEc4ak5 # via @HuffPost

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@BuubaTooba Thanks for letting me know, can you email me at [email protected]?

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@StairKyle @donwinslow Hello, I'm a reporter looking to speak with people about a story I'm working on. Please let me know if you're open to having a conversation, thanks!

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@BDDisabitch @dottieW8 @BADown1 @kdnerak33 @7Veritas4 Hey @BDDisabitch , I'm a reporter working on a story about the election. Wondering if I can ask you a few questions, please DM if you're open to having a conversation. Thanks

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@BuubaTooba Hey @BuubaTooba, I'm a reporter working on a story about the election. Wondering if you'd be open to sharing your thoughts with me. Please reach out/DM if you're open to having a conversation. Thanks!

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My latest reporting assignment for @exploreframe took me to Philadelphia to meet with the #AAPI community and learn about their fight to preserve Chinatown against the construction of a new arena that would displace residents and small businesses. #aapihm
https://t.co/41YReQrleG

[Frame @exploreframe]

Our latest — Journalist @AllisonJLau reports from Philadelphia to uncover the David-versus-Goliath-esque fight between Chinatown residents and the developer trying to build a new NBA arena in their backyard:
https://t.co/AmofreyAt5

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Maine became the first state to partially decriminalize sex work through a law commonly referred to as the End Demand Model—putting consensual sex workers and anti-trafficking victims at odds. Watch the latest from @NBCNews Race, Equality & Justice unit https://t.co/Xm6IR68DpD

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@_JennHunter Thanks @_JennHunter, sent! It may have gone into a separate folder. Feel free to DM me also and you should be able to see it after. Thanks!

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@_JennHunter @_JennHunter, I'd like to learn more about your experience. Let me know if you'd be open to connecting, thanks!

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@amit_mukhi10 @CNBCMakeIt Thanks for watching, Amit! Glad you enjoyed, learned so much from the dynamic duo.

[Amit Mukhi @amit_mukhi10]

The best part about starting a business is the freedom to spend more time with your loved ones. Loved the story of Jen and Steve Chou - https://t.co/tAaTHLeElz Excellent work @AllisonJLau @CNBCMakeIt

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@heba_elorbany Congrats Hebster! Can’t wait to visit you in LA and hear what you produce next 🎉👏🏼

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@DenizCam Congratulations Deniz!! Excited for you and your next chapter!

[Allison Lau @AllisonJLau]

So happy when journalism has a direct impact on the communities we feature! Congratulations to @WtChinatown for raising another million to help #saveourchinatowns for generations to come. Check out our latest @CNBCMakeIt piece for #APAHM #AAPI #Chinatown

[Welcome to Chinatown @WtChinatown]

Many thanks to @corystieg @AllisonJLau for this piece. Help us reach our goal of $1m in grant funding back into Chinatown by the end of 2021!

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Honored to be featured by @NBCUAcademy to talk about explainer videos like the #modelminoritymyth on @CNBCMakeIt. Huge thanks to producer @BenPu_nbc for the opp! #AAPIHM #modelminority #AAPI

[NBCU Academy @NBCUAcademy]

Next for #BeatWeek, @CNBCMakeIt Producer @AllisonJLau teaches us how to make "explainer" videos, to explore complex topics.

Lau creates a video that visualizes how the "model minority myth" impacts the #AAPI community: https://t.co/hPgixhWAW5

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I’ve been reporting on the #modelminority myth for the past month and examining all the ways it holds #asianamericans back from career growth, academic opportunity and being considered for gov’t welfare. Check out my latest video for @CNBCMakeIt #aapi #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPIHM

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How the model minority myth keeps Asian Americans out of management and leadership opportunities (via @CNBCMakeIt) https://t.co/RUpp4x9aO6

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What is the future of student loan forgiveness? @AbigailJHess and I talked to some key experts to find out. Check out our latest for @CNBCMakeIt

[CNBC Make It @CNBCMakeIt]

Will your student loan debt be forgiven? https://t.co/lv6fLCcNnu

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Roughly 45 million Americans collectively owe $1.7 trillion in student debt, but #studentloanforgiveness is still incredibly controversial. @AbigailJHess and I asked several experts why, here's what they said. https://t.co/BEUWCijlhu