Monthly Archives: September 2009

South Philly Asian Students Under Assault by Black Students

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Ernie

From the Philadelphia Weekly comes this article about how Asian high schoolers — specifically recent immigrant kids from China and South and Southeast Asia, are not just bullied, but outright assaulted at South Philadelphia and Fels High Schools in Philadelphia. … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Education | 5 Comments

Meet the 8Asians: Brian, Resident Heartthrob

Posted on September 4, 2009 by jozjozjoz

8Asians is not a place to post purely personal stuff, but sometimes when we’re writing about the stuff that interests us, our personal lives & info do get mixed in. So it’s not surprising that even though we’re busy talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, New York | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

Asian American California Democrats On Health Care Reform

Posted on September 4, 2009 by John

There has been a lot of talk — some of it crazy — about health care reform in the United States. Personally, I am for health care reform with universal coverage and a public option. I take pride that my … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Health, Lifestyles, Politics | 3 Comments

Behind The Scenes with the Ladies of Disgrasian: Jen & Diana

Posted on September 3, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Last week, I had the pleasure to meet up with Disgrasian gals for a late lunch. Even though we’re all in L.A., this is the first time we’ve had a chance to meet, sit and talk. While admittedly a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Southern California | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Is the Kimchi Mask New York’s New Fashion Trend?

Posted on September 3, 2009 by jee

Lee Jae-suk, a Korean advertisement professional based in NY, has taken it upon himself to create the “Kimchi Mask” for publicizing swine flu prevention. While I am glad to know that Kimchi is effective in guarding against swine flu for … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Food & Drink, New York, WTF | 1 Comment

Paul Dateh Sings Sesame Street’s “I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon”

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Ernie

We like Paul Dateh. Really, we do, even though Paul himself may not think so after his kinda-sorta defensive comment to a kinda-sorta critical concert review of an International Secret Agents show in San Francisco this past March. But March … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music | 4 Comments

Daniel Liu Featured on NPR

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Efren

Joz’s cousin Daniel Liu — yes, THAT cousin — who’s been featured quite prominently on our blog and various other Asian Am blogs for being the newest male supermodel, was interviewed by NPR.  In this audio interview, he talks about … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Fashion | 2 Comments

Charisma Man: A Western Geek is Reborn in Japan

Posted on September 2, 2009 by John

While teaching English in Japan from 1998 to 2006, Canadian Larry Rodney created and published the comic strip / character Charisma Man. When I read a recent Los Angeles Times article about the cartoon, Rodney’s motivation for creating it, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Observations | 1 Comment

Laura Ling & Euna Lee’s First Statement Posted at Current TV’s site

Posted on September 1, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Finally, they speak. Ever since Ling & Lee were captured, indicted, and then pardoned & released by North Korea earlier this year, the world has wondered what really happened in the days leading up to the imprisonment of the two … Continue reading →

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LA’s Koreatown: When Change is Not the Best

Posted on September 1, 2009 by jee

When I was a high schooler, asking me to go to Koreatown in LA was like asking me to sit through a root canal without anesthesia. I didn’t like going because it was rustic, too “Korean”, not modern etc, etc. … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Southern California | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

POP 88 #35 – New Releases, Mash-Ups and Remixes in 2 Parts

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Xxxtine

*shifting my feet around while looking down* I know I haven’t been around lately. I’ve just been really really busy with school, work, classes, managing a radio station, classes, work… But I hope to make it up to you with … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music, POP 88 | 1 Comment