Monthly Archives: May 2011

Guide To College Applications, Part I: Do Your Research!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Guest Writer

Without the proper guidance, college applications can be a crazy and confusing process. That’s why high school senior George Chen decided to share his dos and don’ts of applying to schools for APA students looking for a little help. Check … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 10 Comments

Just Kidding Films: Pushing Asian Stereotype Boundaries

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Steve Nguyen

Since 2007, Bart Kwan and Joe Jo of Just Kidding Films have been pushing the boundaries of the Asian stereotype on YouTube with their unique perspectives and outrageous comedic flavor. With similar comparisons to Peter Chao and The Notorious MSG, … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Entertainment, Music | Tagged | 3 Comments

Donald Trump Says to China, “Listen You Motherf***ers…”

Posted on May 4, 2011 by jozjozjoz

Can Donald Trump stop talking about politics and spend more time focusing on Celebrity Apprentice, please? The Donald delivered a speech to supporters in which he advocates “drop[ping] a 25% tax on China.” I’m no fan of China, and I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, WTF | 6 Comments

Struggles with Asian American Beauty, Monolids and Make-up

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Moye

It’s pitiful but true: I am 29 years old and I still don’t know how to properly wear make-up. The upside is that I feel like I don’t necessarily have to: being Asian has somehow translated into aging more slowly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Health | 39 Comments

Mother’s Day with 8Asians: My Mother, the Human Being

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Efren

8Asians is celebrating Mother’s Day all week (Pssst…Don’t forget, it’s May 8th!) by doing what we do best: writing about the women who raised us, nurtured us, taught us, spoiled us, protected us and occasionally for some, drove us up … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Observations | 2 Comments

The Working APA Actor: Jimmy Wong

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Edward

The Working APA Actor is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander American actors in the entertainment world, whether it be theater, film, television, the internet, or commercials. It is an inside look at these actors exploring their passion in … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Music, The Working APA Actor | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Naming My Unborn Child: Tojo Sakai

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

I am going to name my unborn child Tojo Sakai. My first generation mom thinks it’s not only stupid but a bad idea. Of course, this is the same parent who told me that I shouldn’t try to grow a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | 23 Comments

8Asians Talk About: Their Best Pick-Up Lines

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Moye

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 Dating, Lifestyles, TalkAbout | 1 Comment

Gulf Between Koreans and Blacks “As Wide As It Was Two Decades Ago”

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Ernie

“Korea Daily in Oakland has carried a report on the current state of relations between the Korean, Latino and black communities. According to the report, despite efforts following the riots to build solidarity between blacks and Koreans, the gulf between … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Southern California | 1 Comment

Margaret Cho Portrays Kim Jung-Il on 30 Rock

Posted on May 2, 2011 by John

In the most recent episode of 30 Rock, comedian and actress Margaret Cho guest stars as the crazy and idiosyncratic North Korean dictator Kim Jung-Il who has taken Jack Donaghy’s wife Avery hostage while she is on assignment in Asia for CNBC. I … Continue reading →

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