Monthly Archives: May 2017

Breast Cancer Rates Increasing Among Asian American Women

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Tim

A new study from the Cancer Prevention Institute of California (CPIC), with Scarlett Lin Gomez as the lead researcher of the study, is showing an increase of breast cancer in Asian American women.  This is particularly troubling because the rate among … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “This Is Us”

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 22: “This Is Us” Original airdate May 9, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Michael Bolton offers to buy Louis’s restaurant.  It’s tempting because it would allow the Huangs to buy their home, but since it’s not … Continue reading →

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In California, May 10th is Declared ‘Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial Day’

Posted on May 10, 2017 by John

This being May, it’s not a surprise to see a lot of events and activities commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage month, including most recently, the Rally for Inclusion: 135th Anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act in San Francisco. On Monday, … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Adventures in Asian Art” by Susan DiCicco

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Tim

I’ve been a member of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco since before their move to the old public library in SF.  It’s been a membership I’ve enjoyed greatly, and something that I happily share with my daughter.  She’s now 11, … Continue reading →

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Rally for Inclusion: 135th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act (San Francisco, CA)

Posted on May 8, 2017 by John

This past Saturday, May 6th marked the 135th anniversary of the signing of the Chinese Exclusion Act: “The Chinese Exclusion Act was a United States federal law signed by President Chester A. Arthur on May 6, 1882, prohibiting all immigration … Continue reading →

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‘America ReFramed’ Honors #APAHM with New Documentary Films on WORLD Channel

Posted on May 7, 2017 by 8AsiansNews

This May, for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), WORLD Channel’s award-winning series, AMERICA REFRAMED partners with the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), and Pacific Islanders in Communication (PIC) to celebrate the voices of Asian Pacific Americans with a … Continue reading →

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Din Tai Fung Opens 4th Branch in Greater Seattle – Westfield Southcenter

Posted on May 5, 2017 by John

Back in March of this year, I had blogged about Seattle’s 3rd Din Tai Fung restaurant opening in downtown Seattle. Well, the 4th one is now open at Westfield Southcenter, as described here: “The long-awaited arrival of Din Tai Fung’s … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Pie vs. Cake”

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 21: “Pie vs. Cake” Original airdate May 2, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Evan learns that his school has a debate team, and the prospect of “extra homework” combined with impressing his mother are enough to … Continue reading →

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LAAPFF 2017: ‘King of Peking’ (京城之王)

Posted on May 1, 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. Or the code … Continue reading →

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