Category Archives: Discrimination

SF’s Democratic County Central Committee Ignores Asian American Mayoral Candidates

Posted on August 30, 2011 by John

In an inexplicable move, San Francisco’s Democratic County Central Committee, which is composed of  32 committee members, did not endorse any of the major and very qualified Asian American candidates for mayor: [The DCCC] recently endorsed Supervisor John Avalos as its … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans Face New Stereotype in Ads

Posted on August 30, 2011 by John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2GoZOVoNCo I caught this article the other day in the Washington Post on Asian Americans being stereotyped in ads and many of the studies, observations and comments have mirrored my own, especially in all the Asian American Commercial Watch postings … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Internment Camps and Concentration Camps

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

[Author’s note: Although I am employed by the Japanese American National Museum, this article should not be construed as coming from the National Museum. Instead, this article is my personal opinion and should be taken as such.] Over the last … Continue reading →

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Asians Behaving Badly: San Jose Panda Express Sued for Latino Discrimination

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Ernie

Via the Mercury News: “The federal government said Wednesday it is suing a Panda Express restaurant in West San Jose for making its Latino workers clean toilets while Asian employees stood by and enjoyed an easier workload. The U.S. Equal … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Food & Drink, Local, San Francisco Bay Area | 4 Comments

Myth of the Made In USA Label

Posted on August 19, 2011 by akrypti

I have had about enough of the “Made in USA” propaganda. Be a patriot. Create jobs for Americans. Keep money in America. Manufacture in the U. S. of A. Here’s a burst to your bubble: “Made in USA” may not benefit … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Current Events, Discrimination, Fashion, Lifestyles, Politics | 51 Comments

Alleged Human Traffickers Released In Hawaii

Posted on August 16, 2011 by sachi

For about 44 Thai immigrants to Hawaii, life was not a paradise. They had been allegedly brought to the islands on false claims, and their case was the subject of a federal investigation. Earlier this month, however, the human trafficking … Continue reading →

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White Girls Making Fun of Asians (Again)

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Edward

Over 5 months ago, I wrote a very “flattering” open letter to Alexandra Wallace because I sincerely believed that she was truly ranting and had to get some things off her chest. While it was ignorant and in poor taste, … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Discussing Race in Parenting

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Moye

Daddy in a Strange Land blogger Jason Sperber addresses the value of addressing issues about race and racism in parenting today: “…I know that having a biracial black man in the White House and mixed folks as a Hollywood trend … Continue reading →

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The United States Vs. Takaichi Sakai: Postscript, Part 5 of 5

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

Even though my grandparents and their children were allowed to stay in the United States, it wasn’t until 1958 did they get their citizenship back. The World War II experience probably affected my grandparents in ways that I could never … Continue reading →

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Bainbridge Island to Mark Japanese-American Wartime Internment

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Ernie

From the New York Times: “On Saturday, Mr. Kitamoto — along with hundreds of others, including former prisoners, their families, Bainbridge [Washington] residents and tourists — will reflect on that period, when American citizens were exiled from their homes and … Continue reading →

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Is it Time to Stop Using the Word “Minorities?”

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Ernie

From Phoung Ly for an article at Poynter.org: “Is it time to stop using the term “minorities”? The word has long been used to describe people who are not white. But changing demographics make the term outdated and oxymoronic. […] … Continue reading →

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The United States Vs. Takaichi Sakai: The Decision, Part 4 of 5

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

When the war ended, my grandparents requested that they not be sent to Japan, despite the fact that they had renounced their citizenship. However, once a person willingly gives up their citizenship, it’s not easy to get it back. The … Continue reading →

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