Category Archives: Community

APA Spotlight: Dr. Jocelyn H. Bruce, Founder of NANAY Inc. and Advocates for Children and Elders, President of the Asian American Federation of Florida

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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2011 Kollaboration Boston: Ghosts on a G6 (Dance Finalists)

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Steve Nguyen

The crew behind the first Kollaboration Boston has been really busy as of late.  Not only did they release a video for the vocal finalists (The Show Goes On), but they’ve also filmed and edited a video for the dance … Continue reading →

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Heal Japan PSA from Steez360

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Edward

My friend Tracy Nguyen-Chung of Steez360 put together this amazing PSA featuring an incredible number of folks to help raise funds for the Japanese tsunami relief. The folks at Steez360 created this dope Heal JPN t-shirt and all proceeds will … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Curtis Chin, Board Member, Asian Pacific Americans for Progress

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

Curtis Chin is an award-winning writer and producer who has written for ABC, the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and more. As a [Curtis Chin Blue] community activist, he co-founded the Asian American Writers Workshop and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress. He has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, NPR, Newsweek and other media outlet. Continue reading →

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Meet 8Asians at Banana 2!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Moye

Banana 2 is so close we can taste it! On Saturday, February 26th, the second annual gathering of Asia/Pacific Islander American bloggers will take place in Los Angeles and we here at 8Asians are proud to be a part of … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Two Passes to BANANA 2, Asian Pacific Islander Bloggers Conference

Posted on January 22, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE on 2/4/2011: Congratulations to our winners: Nadia H and Tim Palanca, as well as bonus winners Stephen Dypiangco and Kevyn Fong! See you at BANANA2! 8Asians is proud to be a organizing sponsor of the upcoming BANANA 2 Conference … Continue reading →

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Cuéntame: Fighting Against Hatred & Violence

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Edward

Unai Montes-Irueste of Cuéntame Outreach shared this video with me and after watching it, I am reminded that while we should have pride and solidarity with our own Asian Pacific American communities, we must constantly be vigilant and extend our … Continue reading →

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Scholarships for Restaurant Workers and Children of Restaurant Workers Available

Posted on December 29, 2010 by jozjozjoz

The Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship was established to honor the values of restaurant owners Shui Kuen and Allen Chin through supporting the educational aspirations of children of workers in the Asian/Pacific Islander food service industry in the United … Continue reading →

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I AM KOREAN AMERICAN’s Founder Peter Kang Interview

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Edward

There is something beautiful when people take the initiative to create a passion project out of an idea so simple. This is the case with the collage website, I AM KOREAN AMERICAN, which was co-founded by Peter Kang and Sei-Wook Kim. … Continue reading →

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APCF Seeks Nominations for 2011 Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Awards

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Guest Writer

The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) in partnership with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy – Los Angeles Chapter (AA/PIP-LA) is seeking nominations for individuals and organizations that have exemplified outstanding support for the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community through … Continue reading →

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BANANA-2, the Second Asian American Bloggers Conference to Convene in LA

Posted on November 1, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Remember the first BANANA Conference held in November 2009? It’s official! The date is set. The venue is set. A website is up with more info to come. And 8Asians is proud to be one of the organizing entities of … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #45 – Heather Keung from the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Xxxtine

Along with the podcast, we have a clip: Heather Keung, Artistic Director and Head of Programming for the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival chats with Xxxtine from POP88 and 8Asians. The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival runs from … Continue reading →

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