Category Archives: (simple)

American Airlines Sponsoring Fortune Cookies

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Moye

The opportunities for advertising are infinite, especially now that companies like American Airlines are making their way into fortune cookies at Chinese restaurants. Blogger Michelle Woo hoped to discover her own destiny after dinner but instead found a piece of … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Food & Drink | 5 Comments

Civic Center Farmers Market Bans Chicken Sales Due to Lawsuit

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Ernie

A San Francisco Farmer’s Market Bans Live Chicken Sales — by and for Chinese-Americans and immigrant Chinese, primarily — due to pressure put on by a LGBT Animal Rights group: “‘They said, ‘What you do is cruel, you shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Discrimination, San Francisco Bay Area | 1 Comment

Gulf Between Koreans and Blacks “As Wide As It Was Two Decades Ago”

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Ernie

“Korea Daily in Oakland has carried a report on the current state of relations between the Korean, Latino and black communities. According to the report, despite efforts following the riots to build solidarity between blacks and Koreans, the gulf between … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Southern California | 1 Comment

Links: Japanese Radiation Project, Chinese American Weddings, Celebrity Plastic Surgeons, Puppies!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by minjung

SafeCast.org collecting funds to generate an aggregate feed of nuclear radiation data from governmental, non-governmental and citizen-scientist sources. (Kickstarter) Tips on attending a Chinese American Wedding (Cupertino Patch) In Stitches, a Memoir by Dr. Anthony Youn – Celebrity Plastic Surgeon (American … Continue reading →

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Justin Lin Set To Direct New Terminator Movie

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Moye

Fast Five director Justin Lin is confirmed to take on the next Terminator movie and the best part is that Arnold Schwarznegger is also returning to his iconic role. Remember when he was all like “I’ll be back?” He totally … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Entertainment, Movies | 3 Comments

JustOneCrane: Origami Cranes for Save The Children Japan

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Moye

Our friends over at Absolutely Fobulous are spearheading a campaign to help raise money for Save The Children Japan based on the Japanese tradition of folding 1,000 paper cranes to spread the message of hope and love. You, too, can … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Community | 2 Comments

“At Least” 58 Chinese Americans Fought in the Civil War

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Ernie

Remember that episode of Pushing Daisies where Ned gets in a fight with a Chinese descendant of a Confederate soldier with a charming southern drawl? Surprise, there is evidence that Chinese Americans fought under the Confederacy: “Even though there were … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), History | 1 Comment

Smithsonian Celebrates History of Chinese-American Food

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Ernie

Fans of Jennifer 8 Lee’s Fortune Cookie Chronicles may be interested in knowing that the Smithsonian American History Museum in Washington DC is featuring a showcase exploring the history of Chinese food in America: “Cedric Yea, the Smithsonian’s Chairman of … Continue reading →

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Top Asian Chef Says Asian Restaurants Should Try Harder

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Moye

The 2011 rankings for The San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants have been announced and includes four Asian restaurants, marking the most number of Asian cuisine places has made the list for the year. While the San Pellegrino rankings have … Continue reading →

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More Than 800,000 Eligible Asian Immigrants Fail to Apply for US Citizenship

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Ernie

“More than 800,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in California are eligible for citizenship but are not yet naturalized, according to a 2008 report issued by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. … ‘If we even got half of … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 17, 2011 by Guest Writer

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Canadians Protest “Ethnic Costume” Photo-Op

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Xxxtine

“People dressed in so-called ‘ethnic costumes’ congregated outside a Conservative rally in Toronto Thursday evening to protest after a member of a local Tory candidate’s campaign sent out an email looking for people in “national folklore costumes” to appear at … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Politics | 6 Comments