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Category Archives: Education
8Books Review: “Origami Peace Cranes” by Sue DiCicco
September 21 is International Peace Day, what more fitting a day than to talk about origami cranes–or at least a book on cranes. Origami Peace Cranes: Friendships Take Flight by Sue DiCicco is a children’s book about friendship and making connections … Continue reading
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8Books Review: “Trespassers?: Asian Americans and the Battle for Suburbia”
Because I had grown up in neighboring Newark and then lived in Fremont California for many years before moving to San Jose, I was intensely curious to read what Trespassers? Asian Americans and the Battle for Suburbia by Willow S. … Continue reading
My Father’s Lost Concentration Camp (Pt. 2 of 2)
In April of this year, I was asked by Southern California Public Radio to do a presentation about my family as part of their new series called, Unheard LA. The following is the video from my talk, followed by my … Continue reading
Posted in (featured), Discrimination, Education, History, Legal
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My Father’s Lost Concentration Camp (Pt. 1 of 2)
In April of this year, I was asked by Southern California Public Radio to do a presentation about my family as part of their new series called, Unheard LA. The following is the video from my talk, followed by my … Continue reading
Posted in (featured), Discrimination, Education, History, Legal
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8Books Review: “Adventures in Asian Art” by Susan DiCicco
I’ve been a member of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco since before their move to the old public library in SF. It’s been a membership I’ve enjoyed greatly, and something that I happily share with my daughter. She’s now 11, … Continue reading
Posted in 8Books, 8Series, Art, Books, Education, Entertainment, Reviews, San Francisco Bay Area
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Princeton University Files Suit to Block Release of Admissions Files
Like a number of other Ivy League and other colleges, Princeton University has been sued by organizations charging that Princeton has been discriminating against Asians. Even Princeton’s own professors have pointed out discrepancies in test scores between white and Asian … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged college admissions, Edward Blum, Freedom of Information Act, Princeton University
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Sticks and Stones and Asian Last Names
“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
Posted in Business, Discrimination, Education
Tagged hiring, job applications, last names, resumes
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Graphic Novel: 442; first 6 chapters have been released for free
The first six chapters of my new graphic novel “442” have been released for free on the comic reading app “Stela Unlimited”. Written by Phinny Kiyomuraa and myself, and illustrated (in beautiful watercolor) by Robert Sato, “442” is based on … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Comics, Education, History
Tagged graphic novel, Koji Steven Sakai, Phinny Kiyomuraa, WWII
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8Books Review: “The Year of the Rooster” by Oliver Chin
A number of years ago I stumbled upon a series of children’s books, subtitled “Tales from the Chinese Zodiac“. There was a book for the Chinese New Year, and I eagerly bought the one for the Year of the Snake, … Continue reading
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8Books Review: “Bad Girls Throughout History” by Ann Shen
Bad Girls Throughout History by Ann Shen is the book you need right now, a walk through a diverse array of bad ass women across time and across continents. Subtitled “100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World,” this beautifully illustrated … Continue reading
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Tagged Ann Shen, Anna May Wong, Bad Girls Throughout History
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White Flight from Asian Neighborhoods and Schools
While many white liberals declare themselves strong advocates of diversity, in her essay “Ghosts of White People Past: Witnessing White Flight From an Asian Ethnoburb,” Anjali Enjeti says that for many of them, that advocacy ends when a certain percentage … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Real Estate
Tagged Anjali Enjeti, Johns Creek, segregation, white flight
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8Books Review: “We Gon’ Be Alright” by Jeff Chang
Author of Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop and Who We Be, Jeff Chang’s latest book We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation is an incisive series of essays looking at race in America. Drawing on recent events, including Donald Trump, Black Lives … Continue reading
Posted in 8Books, Books, Current Events, Discrimination, Education, Entertainment, History, Politics, Reviews
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