Category Archives: Discrimination

Do Asians Have Peripheral Vision?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

Apparently, Asians are like dogs. We lack peripheral vision.  I guess that means we can only see what is directly in front of us. I kid you not, people actually believe this. I found people wanting to know if Asians … Continue reading →

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Third Soldier In Danny Chen Case Gets Three Months And Demotion

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Jeff

Staff Sargent Blaine G. Dugas Jr received three months and a demotion in the 3rd trial associated with Danny Chen’s Suicide. He was convicted of dereliction of duty, specifically that he failed to look after the well-being of his soldiers … Continue reading →

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The Force Behind American Olympic Judo Medals: Yosh Uchida

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Jeff

When Marti Malloy won a bronze medal in Judo in the 2012 Olympics, she was happy to look up at the stands and see her former coach, 92 year old Yoshishiro Uchida. Yosh Uchida was more than just a coach, … Continue reading →

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Increased Attacks On Mosques After Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Edward

Whether this is a matter of sheer coincidence or a disturbing trend, there have been reports of increased attacks against mosques in the United States after the shooting at a Wisconsin Sikh temple. It is important to note that mosques are … Continue reading →

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Second Soldier Tried In Danny Chen Case Takes Plea Deal

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Jeff

Spc. Ryan J. Offutt , the second soldier tried in the hazing suicide case of Danny Chen, plead guilty to the “lesser” charge of hazing and two counts of maltreatment as part of a plea deal.  He will receive a … Continue reading →

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Red Dawn Trailer Has Arrived

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Moye

The new trailer for the Red Dawn remake is here–and just in time for the weekend! Boy, am I excited. I thought I was going to have to spend the next couple of days feeling like a normal, boring American … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Entertainment, Movies | 11 Comments

Innocent Muslims Are Getting Killed in Burma, But Few Will Talk About It

Posted on August 10, 2012 by JohnnyC

http://youtu.be/-X_Y1PL-eTA I leave it to one of our colleagues here to write about the recent Wisconsin Sikh Temple incident as I focus on something I find myself disgusted over, an unforgiving disgust directed mainly at myself for not speaking up … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, History, Observations, Politics | 3 Comments

Shooting Spree in Milwaukee Sikh Temple Leaves Seven Dead

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Edward

EDITOR’S NOTE: This piece contains viewpoints from the author regarding the alleged gunman and the gunman’s possible intent(s). As the investigation of the Sikh temple is ongoing, the Editors remind all readers that the opinions and assumptions in this piece … Continue reading →

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Sergeant Adam Holcomb Sentenced To Month in Jail & Docked Pay In Danny Chen Case

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jeff

The first trial of those court-martialed relating to the death of Private Danny Chen ended with Sergeant Adam Holcomb being sentenced to a month in prison and getting docked a month in pay.  Holcomb was found guilty of maltreatment of … Continue reading →

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What Would You Do? Racism In Your News Feed

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

The other day I was checking out my Facebook news feed when I noticed something that made me groan. A friend (a person I actually know offline) had posted something that I took as offensive, if not downright racist. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination | 21 Comments

First Trial For Soldiers Charged In Private Danny Chen Case To Start This Week

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Moye

One of the soldiers charged in the death of Private Danny Chen last October will begin his military trial this week. Via Reuters: “The first soldier to stand trial in Chen’s death will be Sergeant Adam Michael Holcomb, a 30-year-old … Continue reading →

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Do Asians Have The Softest Skin?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

A non-Asian ex-girlfriend once told me that my skin was really soft. Not just kinda soft but REALLY soft. Baby butt soft. She asked if I did “anything” to my skin. I told her no. At first, she didn’t believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Discrimination, Health | 8 Comments