Category Archives: Discrimination

NPR: His Life Cut Short, Vincent Chin Is Remembered For What Might Have Been – 35 Years Later

Posted on June 27, 2017 by John

Recently, NPR interviewed Vincent Chin’s best friend and best nan, Gary Koivu, to remember Chin, on the 35th anniversary of his death:   “Gary Koivu met Chin when they were in the first grade and their teacher introduced Chin to … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show: The Slants & The Right to Discriminate Against Yourself

Posted on June 23, 2017 by John

If you hadn’t heard recently, there was a Supreme Court decision involving the Asian American band called The Slants, that was settled in their favor: “Members of the Asian-American rock band The Slants have the right to call themselves by a disparaging … Continue reading →

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HBO’s Silicon Valley’s VC-Bro ‘Ed Chen’ – Breaking the Stereotype

Posted on June 14, 2017 by John

Recently, I had blogged about HBO’s Silicon Valley portrayal of Asian stereotypes, specifically about how I was not a fan of the character Jian-Yang. One character I did forget to mention, was the venture capitalist (VC) Ed Chen, who is portrayed by … Continue reading →

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Wired: It’s Time For ‘Silicon Valley’ to Disrupt Its Toxic Asian Stereotypes

Posted on June 5, 2017 by John

Note: this discusses a little bit of the current season – so possible spoilers if you haven’t been watching. When I saw this headline on Facebook, I wondered why no one had written about this yet. I’m a fan of … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Lin Says Racist Remarks He Heard From Opponents Were Worse in NCAA than NBA

Posted on May 18, 2017 by John

I wasn’t too surprised to see the headline stating that NBA basketball player Jeremy Lin said he heard worse racist remarks in college when he played for Harvard (from 2006 to 2010) than now, when he plays in the NBA. … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Little Exile” by Jeanette S. Arakawa

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

The incarceration during World War II has left a scar on the Japanese American community. That’s not surprising, considering how traumatic being forced to leave your home and into a prison in the middle of a desert or swamp would … Continue reading →

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In California, May 10th is Declared ‘Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial Day’

Posted on May 10, 2017 by John

This being May, it’s not a surprise to see a lot of events and activities commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage month, including most recently, the Rally for Inclusion: 135th Anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act in San Francisco. On Monday, … Continue reading →

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Rally for Inclusion: 135th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act (San Francisco, CA)

Posted on May 8, 2017 by John

This past Saturday, May 6th marked the 135th anniversary of the signing of the Chinese Exclusion Act: “The Chinese Exclusion Act was a United States federal law signed by President Chester A. Arthur on May 6, 1882, prohibiting all immigration … Continue reading →

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Discrimination Against LGBT People Could Cost Indonesia Almost $12B USD a Year

Posted on March 29, 2017 by 8AsiansNews

Discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Indonesians in workplaces, schools, and social opportunities is pervasive and will limit their ability to fully contribute to the Indonesian economy. A new study shows that the cost of discrimination to the … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones and Asian Last Names

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Jeff

“Stick and stones may break my bones but names will never harm me” – A Children’s Rhyme After The Wife and I got married, she said that she would change her last name.    She had a Filipino last name that … Continue reading →

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ICYMI: 7th Annual Fred Korematsu Day (Sun 1/29/17) – Oakland, CA

Posted on February 15, 2017 by John

I had the honor again of attending Fred Korematsu Day Of Civil Liberties And The Constitution celebration in Oakland, California recently. I’ve attended I think almost every celebration since its inception in 2011. For those who couldn’t attend but are … Continue reading →

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“What Role Can We Play in Fighting Hate Online?” L.A. Event from the ADL Asian Jewish Initiative and NextGen Community

Posted on February 1, 2017 by 8AsiansNews

The community is invited to a discussion on “What role can we play in fighting hate online?” sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League’s Asian Jewish Initiative and NextGen Community on Wednesday, February 15, at Google, 340 Main St. in Venice, at … Continue reading →

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