8 Most Popular Posts (Last Seven Days)
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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl
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Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
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My Visit to San Francisco’s Angel Island Immigration Station
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Daughter of the Late Pat Morita Protests Karate Kid Remake
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Review of Netflix Japan’s “Our Secret Diary”
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The Attractive, Accomplished, and Fake Chinese Women who want to connect with me
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Frozen Flower: Reviews via Chat
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Internet Page Reveals How to Talk Dirty in Tagalog
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Author Archives: Guest Writer
The 8Asians Writers Talk About: Health Concerns of Asian Americans
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
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Events This Week: Lectures in SF, Networking in NY
SHIFTING FOCUS: Changing Your Brain, Changing Your Poetic Practice with Pireeni Sundaralingam – This workshop is split over two consecutive Saturdays and is dedicated to helping you develop a sustainable and effective practice as a poet. Incorporating ideas from neuroscience, … Continue reading
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Events This Week: Fashion Casting Calls, Panel Discussions in SF
2009 APAture Runway: Open Casting Call – We are seeking models and hair/makeup artists to take the stage at our APAture Runway III fashion show on August 8. (7/25, San Francisco: More info here.) Present Tense Biennial: Panel Discussion 2009 … Continue reading
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Weekend and Beyond: Blogging and Comics in SF, Movies in NY
Weekend Blogging Workshop – This weekend intensive blogging workshop will take you from beginner basics to blog bragging rights. Sign up for one day or both, and get into the blogosphere. Hosted by Hyphen Magazine blog’s Claire Light and Glenda … Continue reading
This Week – Writer’s Workshops and Stand-Up in SF
Intergenerational / Interdisciplinary Writers Lab Final Public Reading – A unique literary workshop for emerging writers with two of SF’s oldest interdisciplinary arts organizations; twelve selected students will participate in workshops led by accomplished writers and artists, attend special exhibitions … Continue reading
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East Coast Asians versus West Coast Asians
By Vannie A couple of years ago back in high school, I attended the National Association of Independent Schools/Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Miami. The purpose of this three to four day conference was to reinforce our racial identities through … Continue reading
This Weekend: Kollaboration New York
Kollaboration New York – Kollaboration brings the search for groundbreaking Asian American talent to New York City, home to some of the greatest performers in the world. Performers will compete for $2000 in cash prizes and the title of Kollaboration … Continue reading
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My First Language is American
By Mandy A previous op-ed article I had written for Asians in America, “The Language of Invisibility” and Tim’s 8asians’ piece “On Talking With or Without an Accent” made me think about how language can essentialize the identity of a … Continue reading
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How to be a Korean from the South
By Kimberly When I asked Ernie to be a contributor for 8Asians, I was sure that he was going to email me back saying, “Sorry, you are just not Asian enough.” I was adopted by white people and shipped from … Continue reading
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