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Category Archives: Southern California
Los Angeles: The First AAPI Rock the Vote
The first “Asian American, Pacific Islander Rock the Vote” is happening this Friday, September 17 at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, CA — a nonpartisan event/concert to launch political awareness, show unity and numerical strength of the APA community, as … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Music, Politics, Southern California
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Love & Solidarity with the Muslim American Community
On September 9th, the NCRR (Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress) and the JACL (Japanese American Citizens League), in cooperation with the Japanese American National Museum and other groups held a vigil in Little Tokyo to show their support for … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Education, New York, Politics, Southern California
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Homefront: The Face of Xenophobia & Video Games
Several days ago, I got an audition for an internet ad campaign called “The Journey” where they needed Korean men. At first, I was extremely excited and also because the gig paid $300 a day. But then when I looked … Continue reading
Skater, Scholar & Diplomat Michelle Kwan in 2010 All That Skate LA
Any one who has followed me on 8Asians knows I am a fan of Michelle Kwan. This past May, I blogged about her commencement speech that she gave in Vermont. Michelle is about to start her second year at the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Local, Southern California, The Arts
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Former Publisher of the Pasadena Weekly’s Attempt at Humor Sounds Racist
I hate invoking the R-word. And I certainly hate directing that word at people. So before anyone gets on my case for calling someone a racist, let me just say that I think there is a difference between someone actually … Continue reading
Posted in Southern California, TV, WTF
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Dawen Wins Kollaboration Acoustic 4
If I hadn’t been hosting the Q&A for the L.A. theatrical opening of The People I’ve Slept With on Friday night, then I definitely would have been at Kollaboration Acoustic 4. Luckily, there’s YouTube and fan-uploaded videos of the show, … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Southern California
Tagged Dawen, Kollaboration, los angeles, losangeles, music
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The Man Behind the Tony T Sessions
On August 29th, there will be a special concert in Anaheim, CA that will give the audience members, in real-time or on webcast, an inside look on what musicians think about when they write a song. Featuring Connie Lim, Sue … Continue reading
Posted in 8Questions, Announcements, Music, Promotions, Southern California
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L.A. Giveaway: Kollaboration Acoustic 4 Tickets this Friday Night
UPDATE: The winner is Ally! There is no shortage of things to do in L.A. this Friday night: Kollaboration is the largest Asian Pacific American (APA) talent showcase in North America that has been active for 11 years and has … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Promotions, Southern California
Tagged acoustic, concert, Dawen, Kollaboration, los angeles, losangeles
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‘The People I’ve Slept With’ Opens in L.A. this Friday Night; Q&A with Filmmakers & Cast Hosted by jozjozjoz & 8Asians
We’ve been unabashed fans of the sex-comedy The People I’ve Slept With even before Koji joined our ranks, so it’s with great pleasure that we share the news that the film will be opening in Los Angeles this weekend (starting … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Southern California
Tagged comedy, Koji Steven Sakai, los angeles, losangeles, movie, Movies, Quentin Lee, screening, The People I've Slept With
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APA Spotlight: Craig Ishii, Japanese American Citizens League Pacific
8Questions is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander (API) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the API community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to their work … Continue reading
Posted in APA Spotlight, Southern California
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jozjozjoz at the Asian American Journalist Association Convention in Los Angeles
Our jozjozjoz is going to be in a panel on “Diversity in the New Media” at the Asian American Journalist Association 2010 Convention in Los Angeles this Thursday. She will be joined by such luminaries in the Asian-American blogosphere such … Continue reading