Category Archives: Discrimination

Sikh Woman With Facial Hair Generates Online Controversy

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Tim

A Ohio State University student posted a picture of a woman with facial hair wearing a turban to Reddit in mid-September of 2012 with the caption “I’m not sure what to conclude from this.” That posting led to varied responses … Continue reading →

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NAAAP-SF 2012 Gateway To Leadership Recap

Posted on October 2, 2012 by John

Last Saturday, the San Francisco chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP-SF) held their first ever regional conference on leadership, “Gateway to Leadership.” The last time I attended a NAAAP event was the national conference two years, … Continue reading →

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The Real Bodies Manifesto: Finding Each Other

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Guest Writer

A note from Thick Dumpling Skin’s co-founder, Lisa Lee: Almost a year ago, Retrofit Republic’s Community Heroes Lookbook landed on my radar. I drooled over this lookbook at my desk, and almost died of happiness that they used real people … Continue reading →

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Fear and Loathing in Indonesia: The “Innoncence of Muslims” Edition

Posted on September 26, 2012 by JohnnyC

“I’m American, and I’m sorry” is my usual way of introducing myself to people when they hear my accent and get puzzled by its New England droll with Southerner slang coming from an Asian face. This was how I have … Continue reading →

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NPR: Unique Obstacles For Asian Americans In Voting

Posted on September 20, 2012 by John

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 →

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Filipino Americans Win Settlement in English-Only Discrimination Suit Against Delano Medical Center

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jeff

69 nurses and other medical personnel will share a $1 million settlement of a discrimination suit against Delano Medical Center.  The Filipino workers were subject to an English only policy that banned the use of Tagalog and other Filipino languages … Continue reading →

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Final Danny Chen Courts-martial set for Late October and November

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jeff

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 →

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Do Asians Have Souls?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

No, Asians do not have souls. End of article. For the record Asians are also aliens, Asians can fly, and Asians have no peripheral vision. Okay, Asians aren’t aliens, Asians can’t fly, and Asians do have peripheral vision. But whether … Continue reading →

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Fourth And Fifth Soldiers Sentenced In Danny Chen Case

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jeff

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 →

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The “Asianization” Of Southern California’s San Marino

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

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 →

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Each Generation Must Discover Its Own History: Some Thoughts On The Richard Aoki Debate (Part 1)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Scott Kurashige “What did you know and when did you know it?” That was the question thrown in the face of Old Left supporters as reports belatedly surfaced of atrocities committed by the Soviet Union under Stalin. The allegation … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Casino Sues Gamblers For Winning $1.5m, Gamblers Respond With Uncessarily Petty Racism Countersuit

Posted on August 27, 2012 by JohnnyC

The Golden Nugget Casino of New Jersey has sought legal reprisal against a perceived injustice against its honest business endeavors by suing the gamblers who won $1.5 million USD and Gemaco card company for “selling a pre-shuffled deck that wasn’t … Continue reading →

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