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Category Archives: Observations
Language Deficiency & The Asian American Identity
By Misa Shikuma “He who does not know his mother’s tongue does not know where he is going.” – Dr. Jose Rizal My first introduction to this quote was in preparation for a fourth grade play. At the time I … Continue reading
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The Philippines, Its “Worst Flooding in Three Years” And More Lies
[Author’s note: The following gonzo piece below is not meant to offend; it is meant to inform readers of things that do offend the sensibilities of concerned human beings. This account is as experienced first-hand from being in Manila for … Continue reading
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Innocent Muslims Are Getting Killed in Burma, But Few Will Talk About It
http://youtu.be/-X_Y1PL-eTA I leave it to one of our colleagues here to write about the recent Wisconsin Sikh Temple incident as I focus on something I find myself disgusted over, an unforgiving disgust directed mainly at myself for not speaking up … Continue reading
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Zambian Miners Kill Chinese Manager & Facetious Thoughts About China As A Superpower
Zambian miners have killed a Chinese manager and injured a second by pushing a trolley into him, over a wage dispute on 4 August. The incident took place in southern Zambia, and is a result of significantly lower wages and … Continue reading
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Thoughts On Being An Asian Actress
By Chantria Tram Having gone through theatre school as one of the very few Asians in the program (we all acknowledged each other in the hallways as if to say “Hey! You’re Asian too! Congrats!!”), and reading plays that were … Continue reading
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The 5 Types Of Asian American Expats In Asia You Don’t Want to Be
There are some times when I’m happier being amongst my Third Culture Kid crowd than I am amongst the Asian American crowd. Having grown up in Manila and Hong Kong, spent extended time in Bangkok and Singapore, and now currently … Continue reading
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Have Internet Connection, Will Be Asian American
Every time I’m overseas in Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and as of the past couple weeks, Jakarta, I always get asked by people “What is Asian American culture? What makes it so distinct from the rest of America?” Having grown … Continue reading
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The Face Of The Asian American
By Jenny Hones In the 1940s, many Asian immigrants from Japan, China, Korea and the Philippines came to United States with the goal to earn enough money for a better life back in the home country. Most never intended to … Continue reading
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Is Asian Immigration Making America Less Religious?
Is Asian Immigration making America less religious? Asian immigration has been the focus of many, many claims to society ills. They include the usual load of “they taking our jobs” or “damn, they soaking our social services” etc. But funnily … Continue reading
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At Left Brain, Turn Right: the APA Oxymoron of Creative Over Thinkers
By Van Tran A few weeks ago, a friend of mine posted a really visually striking Mercedes advert showing an overhead cross section of the brain. The left side –a dreary color palette along with words such as “scientist,” “analytical,” … Continue reading
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Asian Americans, Bamboo Ceilings and the Immigrant Strategy
Bamboo Ceilings continue to plague Asians and Asian Americans. Everyone’s got their own thoughts on why it happens, but the opinions generally reflect a very basic idea: Asians are just bad at self promotion.
I Am Not What I Say I Am: A Second Generation Chinese American Experience
By David Ka Wai Pan I am a Chinese American. Obviously. But I am not what I say I am. I am not a Chinese American living a luxurious lifestyle—i.e: a two-story house with my own room, and a car … Continue reading
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