Category Archives: Discrimination

Racism Is Unacceptable.

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Moye

But seriously, what’s more racist? The offensive slanty eye gesture that’s clearly not allowed, or the fact that they have the Asian girl eating her lunch with chopsticks? Sometimes subtle racism is the worst funniest.

Posted in Discrimination | 21 Comments

visualizAsian.com

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Tim

There’s a new website for Asians called visualizAsian.com started by Erin Yoshimura and Gil Asakawa. visualizAsian’s goal is simple: To provide inspiration and empowerment to AAPIs by showcasing AAPI role models, leaders, movers & shakers from the media, politics, sports, … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Ask an Asian, Discrimination, Entertainment | Tagged | 2 Comments

My First Language is American

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Mandy A previous op-ed article I had written for Asians in America, “The Language of Invisibility” and Tim’s 8asians’ piece “On Talking With or Without an Accent” made me think about how language can essentialize the identity of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Observations | 12 Comments

Openly Gay Asian Americans Discharged from the Military

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Kevin

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy A few weeks ago, I made a post about Lieutenant Dan Choi, an openly gay West Point grad that had served in Iraq. Lt. Choi is the figurehead … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, LGBT, Politics, WTF | 9 Comments

No, Racist Camera, I Did Not Blink; I’m Just Asian

Posted on May 13, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Racist Camera! No, I did not blink… I’m just Asian!, originally uploaded by !!! :: jozjozjoz :: !!!. We got our Mom a new Nikon S630 digital camera for Mother’s Day and I was playing with it during the Angels … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Entertainment, Observations, WTF | 16 Comments

On Talking With or Without an Accent

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Tim

I recently read a blog post from Louis Yap, an 18 year old Malaysian, on the topic of putting on a fake American accent when talking to foreigners. Apparently a lot of Malaysians drop their typical Malay accent and go … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Observations | Tagged | 14 Comments

Formerly Suspended Shock Jock JV Moves to Revision3

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Ernie

If you grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and you’re in your late 20’s to early 30’s, your familiar with Wild 94.9’s The Dog House, with the team of Elvis, JV and Hollywood. As to what happened with … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Entertainment, New York, San Francisco Bay Area | 10 Comments

On Matchmaking and Asian Male/White Female Interracial Relationships

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Ben

I was reading this MercuryNews.com article about how online dating working for some Asian Californians and that they had to start their own matchmaking service to get things going, my first thought was to say, Hey, whatever works for you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Lifestyles | Tagged | 35 Comments

Where Are the Asian CEOs?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Tim

The question of Asians in executive row is the topic of an upcoming panel discussion, titled “Where are the Asian CEOs?” in Santa Clara, California. On May 20th, the Asia Society Northern California (ASNC), Ascend Bay Area and Corporate Executive … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Business, Discrimination, San Francisco Bay Area | Tagged | 10 Comments

Act of Congress Allows Mom to Stay

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Tim

It took an act of Congress, but there’s good news for the mom I wrote about a few weeks back. She won’t get deported and separated from her kids and her partner. Shirley Tan was scheduled for deportation because she … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Family, LGBT | Tagged | 3 Comments

Newsflash: Non-Asian Americans Still Can’t Tell Us Apart!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Efren

In a stunning revelation, the Committee of 100 just published a report about Chinese Americans and Asian Americans stating that Americans who aren’t Asian can’t tell us apart.  What’s interesting to note is that this group had done a similar … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Observations, WTF | 16 Comments

Tall, Short and Segregated Asians: Six Lessons from a Basketball Season

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Jeff

My sons finished their very long basketball seasons last month, and I was surprised how some of my own views on sports, basketball, and Asian-Americans changed after what seemed to be an endless season. Here are six lessons that I … Continue reading →

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