Monthly Archives: May 2010

[May 8] SOUTHERN CA: Marc Johns and Steven Weissman art show

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Guest Writer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Art show opening

Marc Johns and Steven Weissman at GR2

May 8 – June 2, 2010
Reception: Saturday, May 8, 6:30 -10:00

GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net
(310) 445-9276

Giant Robot is proud to host Butter and Blood, an art show featuring new work by Marc Johns and Steven Weissman.

Marc Johns draws almost daily, and has been for as long as he can remember.
Once posted online, his humorous, witty, and thought-provoking drawings were quickly embraced, an… Continue reading →

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Street Fighter: Legacy Movie Promises to be Less Sucky Than Other Street Fighter Movies

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Ernie

Oh, Street Fighter movies. Time and time again, you excite your fans with promises of hadouken and spinning bird kick action, and then disappoint us when you have a Belgian guy who does the splits every single chance he gets … Continue reading →

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Being Honest With Your Own Racism

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Edward

Everyone’s a little bit racist / Sometimes. Doesn’t mean we go / Around committing hate crimes. Look around and you will find / No one’s really color blind. Maybe it’s a fact / We all should face Everyone makes judgments … Continue reading →

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The Real Deal on Working in China: Wang & Li’s “Opportunities in China”

Posted on May 5, 2010 by John

About a month or so ago, I went to a networking event titled, “Opportunities in China” organized by the National Association of Asian American Professionals – San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (NAAAP-SF). The guest speaker was Larry Wang, founder and … Continue reading →

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[May 7] NORTHERN CA: ACMHS 2010: Compassionate Care in Changing Times

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Guest Writer

ACMHS 2010: Compassionate Care in Changing Times
36th Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony
When: Friday, May 7, 2010; 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa
Tickets: $150/ticket; $2500 – $15,000 sponsorship
Info: (510)869-6025 or [email protected]
Website: http://www.acmhs.org/gala2010.htm

For 36 years, ACMHS has worked with generations of Asian and Pacific Islander families to elevate the p… Continue reading →

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‘Ktown Cowboys’ Episode 1 Hits the Web After a Sold-out World Premiere at LAAPFF

Posted on May 4, 2010 by jozjozjoz

This year’s Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) has played host to a number of sold-out/standing room only screenings. One of the most highly anticipated premieres was ‘Ktown Cowboys,’ which comes to us via director Daniel DPD Park, writer/funnyman … Continue reading →

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Links: Birdemic, The Last Airbender, Chinglish Signs

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Guest Writer

James Nguyen may have created the worst movie ever in Birdemic. (Mercury News) The non-Asian casting controversy of The Last Airbender has the attention of the LA Times. (LAT) Shanghai, home of the 2010 World Expo, desperately tries to remove … Continue reading →

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[May 6] DC: Beyond Reform: Health Concerns and Disparities Among America’s Fastest Growing Populations

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Guest Writer

Health reform has passed, but the battle to improve America’s health is far from over. A key question remains: How can health disparities be eliminated in the U.S.? This May 6th briefing will address disparities in health – particularly those facing Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders – in light of new findings in the May issue of the American Journal of Public Health.

Policymakers, experts and an audience Q&A will explore stark disparities documented by the Journal and h… Continue reading →

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‘The Invention of Dr. Nakamats’ Comes to the San Francisco International Film Festival

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Dino-Ray

I’ve been attending the San Francisco International Film Festival for the past couple of days and I have come to the conclusion that pummeling through a gauntlet of movies during a film festival was just as I remember: exhausting and … Continue reading →

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18MMW Weighs in on Arizona Immigration Law SB 1070

Posted on May 3, 2010 by jozjozjoz

The 18 Mighty Moutain Warriors News is back with a special bulletin from David O. Yeah and David O. Hells Yeah where they present news and opinion about Arizona Senate Bill 1070 from a “slightly buttered golden brown perspective.” What … Continue reading →

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Are Asian-Americans “Ideal Prey?”

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Jeff

With the recent spate of violence against Asian-Americans in places such as Oakland and San Francisco, this essay from New American Media expresses the opinion that Black on Asian violence isn’t about race, it’s about “economic opportunism.” Amanze Emenike grew … Continue reading →

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[May 3] NORTHERN CA: 7th Annual Asian & Pacific Islander Policy Summit

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Guest Writer

“AAPI 3.0: Preparing For a New Era of Leadership, Advocacy & Organizing”

Two unprecedented days of cutting edge skills training, in-depth strategy sessions, and a gala banquet to empower, inspire, and invigorate AAPI leaders to successfully grow their organizations and overcome the challenges facing their communities in the next decade.

In partnership with:

Asian American Education Institute
Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality
Asian and Pacific Islanders’ California Action Netwo… Continue reading →

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