Monthly Archives: August 2017

8Books Review: “The Leavers” by Lisa Ko

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Lily

Lisa Ko’s debut novel, The Leavers, follows a mother and son separated by immigration agents, borders, and new families. Deming Guo wakes up one day in the Bronx to find that his mother Polly has disappeared. Soon, he is Daniel Wilkinson … Continue reading →

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ICYMI: Politicon 2017: AAPIs: Crucial Vote in Swing States

Posted on August 16, 2017 by John

Back in July, I was able to attend Politicon (think of it as Comic-Con for political geeks) in Pasadena, California. This was the third year it was being held – I had first learned about it last year, but had … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Bounce’s “Don’t Let Wrinkles Ruin Your Meeting”

Posted on August 11, 2017 by John

https://youtu.be/nTeDJNPDEwU I caught this recent Bounce commercial: “If only Harry used some Bounce to dry, he would be less wrinkly and winning at life. Toss wrinkles, static, lint, and pet hair goodbye.” This businessman is pitching something to a group … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Asian American TV Series: First half of 2017

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Jeff

So what do Asian Americans watch on TV?  USA Today analyzed Nielsen data for most of the first half of 2017 and came up with the data shown above.  I was personally was surprised that it was so divergent compared … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus Die in Ancient Japan?

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

Twenty thousand people every year visit Shingō Village in the Aomori Prefecture (referred to as: Kirisuto no Sato or “Hometown of Christ” by locals) that claims that Jesus visited Japan during his lost years and then returned after escaping crucifixion … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Deceit and Other Possibilities” by Vanessa Hua

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Lily

Vanessa Hua’s debut collection of short stories, Deceit and Other Possibilities, guides readers through a “deceit” to provide a compelling portrait of human nature. The spotlight falls on a range of individuals, a Hong Kong celebrity, a Korean American pastor, a … Continue reading →

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