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Category Archives: Current Events
The Most Asian American Congressional District: California’s 17th
This article from the Daily Kos talks about the most Asian American congressional district in the United States – California’s 17th District. I would have thought that a district in Hawaii would be more Asian American, but the Honolulu district … Continue reading
NPR: Ansari And Yang Explore The First-Generation Experience In ‘Master Of None’
https://youtu.be/6bFvb3WKISk I’m a big fan of NPR and Terry Gross and her Fresh Air program. Back in early November, I caught this 44:13 minute interview with Indian American comic Aziz Ansari and Taiwanese American co-creator and co-writer Alan Yang … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Dating, Discrimination, Entertainment, Family, Lifestyles, TV
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Convenience Store Clerk Manveer Komer Saves Kidnapping Victim
While Asian American convenience store workers are parodied in portrayals like Apu in The Simpsons, Manveer Komer displayed tremendous bravery and in rescuing a kidnapped doctor in Philadelphia. On his late night shift, Komer noticed odd behavior from a woman … Continue reading
8Books Review: “The Making of Asian America,” by Erika Lee
Erika Lee’s The Making of Asian America is a masterful work that surveys hundreds of years of Asian American history, taking an expansive view of both Asian and America, to the benefit of all. Lee investigates histories of race relations locally, … Continue reading
Posted in 8Books, Current Events, Discrimination, History
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8Books: Jenny Zhang on Michael Derrick Hudson
Included in this year’s edition of The Best American Poetry, edited by Sherman Alexie, is a poem worthy of significant controversy. It is a poem by one Yi-Fen Chou, the Chinese pen name of a white writer named Michael Derrick … Continue reading
Posted in 8Books, Books, Current Events, Discrimination, Entertainment
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Former Top Clinton Fundraiser Norman Hsu Says ‘I Was Greedy’
When I first started blogging for 8Asians back in 2007, I started to learn more about Asian Americans in the political realm, including fundraisers such as Norman Hsu (since convicted in 2009 and imprisoned), and even blogged about him a few times … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Legal, Politics
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WHIAAPI: Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling
I’ve blogged about the “bamboo ceiling” before, so it’s interesting to see that recently, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders had a panel discussion for their AAPI Youth Forum with the topic of: “Breaking the Bamboo … Continue reading
October 25 in California is now Larry Itliong day
On June 30, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed bill AB 7 making October 25 in California Larry Itliong day. Who is Larry Itliong? He was one of the key Filipino contributors, along with Phillip Vera Cruz (shown on the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, History, Labor
Tagged Caesar Chavez, Larry Itliong, Manongs, Rob Bonta, The Delano Manongs, United Farm Workers
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Ex-California State Senator Leland Yee Pleads Guilty in Chinatown Corruption Case
Back in March 2014, I had blogged about California State Senator Leland Yee had been arrested, along with others, on public corruption charges. He initially pleaded not-guilty, but now has changed his plea to guilty: “Yee, who previously has pleaded … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged California, california state senator, Leland Yee, state senator
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Governor Bobby Jindal Running for President
If you thought the Republican presidential field was already too large, Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal threw his hat into the ring on June 24th making him the 13th (? – I think!) official candidate to run for the Republican … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
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Michelle Kwan Joins Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign Staff
This is kind of old news, but I wanted to blog about it for the record. Back on June 10th, Michelle Kwan (yes, the figure skater and Olympic medal winner) is joining the 2016 Hillary Clinton for President campaign, as first … Continue reading
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8AsiansNews: TSA Regularly Finds Ninja Stars In Carry-On Luggage
#TSATravelTips – ALL martial art weapons are prohibited from being packed in carry-on bags. They may however be packed in checked baggage, but it’s best to check local laws to ensure your weapons aren’t illegal to possess. A photo posted … Continue reading