Monthly Archives: August 2009

Michelle Kwan Won’t Compete in Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Persues Diplomacy

Posted on August 3, 2009 by John

The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are around the corner, but two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan will not compete and will end her career without a gold model. In her lifetime, Michelle was a nine-time U.S. champion, five-time world champion and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Sports | 9 Comments

Gay Asian-Americans Face More Stress

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Tim

In what’s probably not a surprise to any Asian-American gay youth, Hyeouk Chris Hahm of the Boston University School of Social Work published a new study indicating this group often faces extended family and cultural social stresses that affect their … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, LGBT, Lifestyles | 5 Comments

The 8Asians Writers Talk About: Health Concerns of Asian Americans

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, TalkAbout | 3 Comments