Monthly Archives: April 2017

Asian Americans are driving up Jerky’s Popularity

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Jeff

Of the many areas where Asian Americans affect American life, the last place I expected to see an influence is with jerky.  Jerky has never been a favorite of mine (it’s okay), so I was surprised to read that Asian … Continue reading →

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LAAPFF 2017: ‘Plastic China’

Posted on April 27, 2017 by jozjozjoz

8Asians is proud to be a community co-presenter of this film at the 2017 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF). As a reader of 8Asians, please enjoy a discount to this film using the code: 8AZN17 Screenings April 30 … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” by Lisa See

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Lily

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, the latest novel from author Lisa See, is a story of mothers and daughters. Li-Yan is a member of an ethnic minority in the tea mountains of Yunnan, China, growing up in a time of immense … Continue reading →

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Princeton University Files Suit to Block Release of Admissions Files

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Jeff

Like a number of other Ivy League and other colleges, Princeton University has been sued by organizations charging that Princeton has been discriminating against Asians.  Even Princeton’s own professors have pointed out discrepancies in test scores between white and Asian … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: New York Life

Posted on April 21, 2017 by John

https://youtu.be/bTfdAVQ-VnE While watching the NBA Playoffs, I saw this New York Life commercial starring retired NBA player Rick Barry (A Top-5 Free Throw Shooter of all time – with an underhand free throws): “Rick Barry knows a thing or two about consistency … Continue reading →

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Michelle Waterson Submitted by Rose Namajunas at UFC on Fox 24

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Jeff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CefsiXUXJXY #6 ranked UFC women’s Strawweight Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson had a lot of momentum going into UFC on Fox 24.  She had previously defeated Page VanZant, and there was an online poll to see who she should fight … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Masters”

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 20: “The Masters” Original airdate April 18, 2017. Microsynopsis:  When Jessica learns that Tiger Woods is half Asian, she muses that she and Earl Woods are similar in parenting style, and she’s sure … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Driving Miss Jenny”

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 19: “Driving Miss Jenny” Original airdate April 11, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Louis is uncomfortable with how much independence Grandma is asserting now that she has her power chair.  He gets a little protective and … Continue reading →

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Michelle Kwan and Husband Clay Pell Are Divorcing

Posted on April 10, 2017 by John

Recently, a friend of mine IM’d me the news that Michelle Kwan and her husband Clay Pell are divorcing: “It is with deep regret that I share that Michelle and my marriage is coming to an end,” Pell said in a … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Panda Express’s Five Flavor Shrimp

Posted on April 7, 2017 by John

While watching the local evening news recently, I came across this new Panda Express commercial promoting their latest dish, Five Flavor Shrimp: “Five quality ingredients. Five delicious flavors. Experience the moment when premium shrimp, green beans, red bell pepper and … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Time to Get Ill”

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 18: “Time to Get Ill” Original airdate April 4, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica comes down with the flu, a phenomenon so foreign to the Huangs that Eddie can’t remember it ever happening before.  After … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Best We Could Do” by Thi Bui

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Lily

The Best We Could Do is a beautifully drawn and beautifully narrated memoir by Thi Bui. It is the story of her family and how she reckoned with their past, flight from Vietnam, family members lost and found again…and all the … Continue reading →

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