Author Archives: Guest Writer

Landmark’s Lumiere Theatre- 1572 California St., San Francisco, (415) 267-4893
Tickets are $10.50 for general admission and $8.00 seniors, students & children
Showtimes (valid 4/9-4/15): Fri.-Sat.- 1:30, 4:40, 7:15, & 9:50; Sun..1:30, 4:40, & 7:15; Mon-Thurs.- 1:30, 4:40, & 7:15

Landmark’s Shattuck Cinemas – 2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, (510) 644-2992
Tickets are $10.00 for general admission and $8.00 for seniors, students and children
Showtimes (valid 4/9-4/15): 1:45, 4:35, 7:… Continue reading →

ASIAN AMERICANS IN MEDIA, A Career Panel

Curious about a career in music production or radio? Interested in what it takes to be a filmmaker or a hip hop artist? Then, come join TASA as we take a look into the lives and careers of five of the most successful Asian American entertainers in the industry. Hear stories from Rik Cordero (music video director), Jin (rapper), Miss Info (Hot 97 radio and TV personality), Dave Liang of the Shanghai Restoration Project (electronic producer), and !llmind (… Continue reading →

The Committee of 100 19th Annual Conference serves as a critical forum to discuss issues pertaining to U.S-China relations and Chinese-Americans. Under the theme “Envisioning our Future Together” C-100’s distinguished membership assembles a thought-provoking mix of leaders and experts in various fields to provide insights on the evolving relationship between the two countries.

ABOUT COMMITTEE OF 100
The Committee of 100 is a national, non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that brings… Continue reading →

The San Francisco Postal Service Should Be Ashamed It Won’t Deliver to Single-Room Occupancy Tenants. (SF Citizen) Twilight comes for India’s fading Jewish community. (CNN) Gay Cruise Ships are starting to dock in Asian ports, including Hong Kong and Taiwan. … Continue reading →

Wednesday’s panel will include City Councilman Yiaway Yeh and Palo Alto High School teacher Arne Lim, both of whom grew up in Palo Alto, and students from Paly and Gunn. Klausner, Palo Alto PTA member Sunny Dykwel and Board of Education member Dana Tom will moderate a discussion of issues related to the city’s growing Asian population. The event is “Growing Up Asian in Palo Alto,” a presentation by the Palo Alto PTA Council.

All people, regardless of race, are invited to attend and participate,… Continue reading →

Asian American Theater Company’s world premiere of “Macho Bravado” by Alex Park. A Korean American soldier has returned from fighting in the Middle East to find a greater battle at home over his love, his identity and his masculinity. Confronted with questions of infidelity and self-doubt he and his wife struggle to maintain the macho bravado that defined their relationship before the war. This is a story that goes beyond the post-traumatic stress that a soldier and his wife experience, and vent… Continue reading →

How Different Cultures Shape the Brain [Newsweek] Indian Students Wield Tests for College Spots [NYT] Golfer Michelle Wie is growing up and settling down [LAT] Grant Imahara from MythBusters on busting myths and building robots [Smart Planet] Korean Man Is … Continue reading →

American’s Failure to Protect Human Rights in Taiwan (Past, Present, and Future)

Presentation by Michael Richardson

Date: March 28, 2010 (Sunday) 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Location: Taiwanese American Center-Northern California

4413 Fortran Court, San Jose, CA 95134
Sponsor: Taiwanese American Center-NC

Admission: Free

Information Contacts: John Hsieh (510) 784-7341; Taiwanese American Center-NC (408) 263-7188

Introduction

Michael Richardson is a freelance journalist and independent political cons… Continue reading →