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Remembering Madeleine F. Hsu, 6, Sandy Hook Elementary/Newtown Shooting Victim
This is a sad post that I haven’t wanted to write. My spirits have been heavy ever since I heard about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings on December 14 and while my heart goes out to all the victims, … Continue reading
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Senator Daniel Inouye Passes Away at Age 88
Daniel Ken “Dan” Inouye, the senior United States Senator from Hawaii and the President pro tempore of the United States Senate–making him the highest-ranking Asian American politician in U.S. history– passed away Monday, December 17, 2012. His last words were, … Continue reading
Viral Like SARS: Vietnamese Buffet Etiquette
http://youtu.be/4Iy_b8xjNSU I dug this up from my unfinished drafts and thought that in this season of family and eating (because we all know family = eating), I’m grateful that I’ve never had to brave a Vietnamese buffet for the holidays.
Posted in Food & Drink, Viral Like SARS, WTF
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Official Trailer: 21 and Over
The official trailer for 21 and Over is out and it looks like an insane comedy from Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the writers of The Hangover. From what the trailer tells us, this isn’t just any birthday, it’s Jeff … Continue reading
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Journalism Opportunity: 2013 CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship from AAJA
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the 2013 Council for International Cooperation/Anna Chennault Scholarship and encourages rising college sophomores to apply. The winner will receive a $3,900 scholarship and an opportunity to be a Voices student … Continue reading
Racist and Sexist Signs Calling Asian Women ‘White-Boy Worshipping Whores’ Posted at UCLA
For the last few days, the Asian American websphere has been buzzing about two possibly related incidents at UCLA which campus police are investigating as hate crimes. On Tuesday, a student discovered a piece of paper with the words “asian … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Education, Southern California
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‘Gangnam Style’ Video Edges Out Justin Bieber; Becomes Most Viewed on YouTube
Over the weekend, PSY’s ubiquitous invisible horse riding dance video galloped into the record books when it beat out Justin Beiber for the top spot as the most-watched YouTube video ever, with more than 800 million views. Since there has … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Viral Like SARS
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8Questions with Johnny Hi-Fi of MYX TV’s Press Play (Season 2)
8Asians is happy to feature Johnny Hi-Fi, winners of Episode 1 of Season 2 of Myx TV’s Press Play. Season 2 takes it up a notch making it more interactive, allowing viewers and fans to vote on who gets “played”. … Continue reading
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Randall Park is “Asian Jim” on ‘The Office’
We’ve been covering Randall Park for ages and it’s great to see him appearing on The Office as “Asian Jim.” I love how Dwight’s mind is blown when Pam and Jim have their actor friend Steve (played by Randall) pretend … Continue reading
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#170in7: Bone Marrow Cyberdrive in Memory of Janet Liang
Janet Liang, a vibrant 25 year old UCLA graduate and a leukemia patient who spent years championing leukemia awareness and Asian American bone marrow registration, passed away last week. In Janet’s memory, 8Asians is partnering with a network of other … Continue reading
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Giveaway: ‘Sacrifice’ on DVD
The magnificent epic drama from master filmmaker Chen Kaige (Farewell My Concubine) is available on DVD September 4, 2012 from Indomina Releasing. Written and directed by Kaige and set during the opulent Yuan Dynasty in the 5th century B.C., SACRIFICE … Continue reading
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Bay Area Giveaway: Tickets to Kollaboration SF 3
UPDATE 9/6/2012: Congrats to the winner: Nikki! On September 8th, 2012 the 3rd Annual Kollaboration SF Talent Showcase will return to UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Auditorium with eight fierce competitors who’ll be facing off for a $1000 Grand Prize. Come watch … Continue reading
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