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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The Difference Between Internment Camps and Concentration Camps
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A Guide To A Buddhist/Chinese/American Funeral
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Category Archives: Current Events
Help Find Amber Viado, Missing Since September 16, 2012
EDITOR’S UPDATE: According to the San Jose Police Department and the Amber Viado Missing Facebook page, Amber was found safe on 9/24/2012. No other details are available. –Joz My sons asked me if I had heard about the missing Presentation … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Amber Viado, Missing Persons
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NPR: Unique Obstacles For Asian Americans In Voting
On Wednesday, National Public Radio (NPR) did a story on the unique obstacles for Asian Americans in voting. Usually, the latest controversy on voter ID addresses minority groups like African-Americans and Latinos. But rarely the concerns of Asian Americans are … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Politics
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8Asians At The DNC: Asian American Justice Center (AAJC) Honors Christine Chen of APIAVote
On Day 2, after the Asian American & Pacific Islanders DNC Caucus meeting and daily briefing, I attended the Asian American Justice Center (AAJC)/National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)/National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Luncheon Reception: Honoring … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
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No!!!!!!!! Michelle Kwan is Engaged!
As anyone who has followed me on this blog, you probably could tell that I have had a crush on figure skater Michelle Kwan for the longest time. I had the real great honor of seeing Kwan compete in the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Sports
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Final Danny Chen Courts-martial set for Late October and November
The Fayettesville Observer notes that the final three Danny Chen related courts-martials are set for late October and November. First Lieutenant Daniel Schwartz, Sergeant Jeffrey Hurst, and Staff Sergeant Andrew Van Bockel are each facing several charges. In the five … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Current Events, Discrimination
Tagged court martial, Danny Chen, U.S. Military
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8Asians At The Democratic National Convention: Exclusive Interview With Jay Chen for Congress
I’ve blogged about Jay Chen’s run for Congress in Southern California, and a fellow blogger has interviewed him over email, but I had a chance to meet Chen in person while attending various Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) events … Continue reading
8Asians At The DNC: Asian American & Pacific Islander Delegates Meet and Greet
The first event I attended at the 2012 Democratic National Convention was the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Delegates Meet and Greet, about a 10 minute walk from the Charlotte Convention Center. This year, the DNC set a new … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
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Asian American Cities are the Most Nonpartisan In California
Asian American voters have been cited as potentially critical swing voters in states like Nevada, Virginia, and Florida, but those looking for Asian American swing voters should look to California. This San Jose Mercury News analysis shows that the 7 … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
Tagged Cupertino, nonpartisan California Cities, San Marino, voting
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Speeches By Asian Americans at the Democratic National Convention & Republican National Convention
As I had blogged earlier last week, I attended the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina for 8Asians.com (I’m still recovering and catching up and will blog my overall experience of the convention soon). The Democratic National Committee and … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Politics, TV
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Fourth And Fifth Soldiers Sentenced In Danny Chen Case
The fourth and fifth soldiers tried in association with Danny Chen’s suicide have been sentenced: Sergeant Travis Carden was convicted of hazing and maltreating Danny Chen, was demoted and had to forfeit two thirds of a months pay. Specialist Thomas … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Current Events, Discrimination
Tagged courtmartial conviction, Danny Chen, US Military
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Taiwnese American Lanhee Chen in Key Role on Romney Team
I caught this bio piece over in the Taipei Times discussing Lanhee Chen, who heads up Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s policy division: “Lanhee Chen (陳仁宜), 34, the son of Taiwanese immigrants. … A politician with a strong academic background, … Continue reading
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The “Asianization” Of Southern California’s San Marino
I was a weird kid. When I was deciding whether or not I wanted to transfer schools from a private prep to San Marino High School, one of the best public high schools in the state of California, the biggest … Continue reading