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Tag Archives: San Francisco
The “Other” Chinatown
In contrast to the broken down, struggling Chinatown of Los Angeles, the original and oldest Chinatown in the US located in San Francisco is a hustling and bustling center of activity in the Bay Area. Established in the early 1850s … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, History, Local, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Chinatown, San Francisco
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Asian Ethnoburb, Malls, and Self-Segregation
Much has been written about how San Francisco is in a doom loop, with the emptying San Francisco Centre Mall in downtown as a sad example. Yet at the same time, another mall in San Francisco, Stonestown Galleria, is thriving in … Continue reading
CAAMFest 2024: Opening Night and Gala with ‘Admissions Granted’
This year’s opening night film was the documentary Admissions Granted: “In the run-up to the landmark Supreme Court case pitting Asian American plaintiffs against Harvard University, controversial legal strategist Edward Blum took direct aim at dismantling affirmative action, energizing activists … Continue reading
CAAMFest 2024 Returns May 9-19: Shining Light on Asian American Stories
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) recently announced its fully in-person program for CAAMFest 2024, which will take place May 9-19, 2024 in San Francisco and Oakland. This year’s festival will include over 35 programs that will spotlight film, … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Local, Movies, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Admissions Granted, CAAMFest, San Francisco
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Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó: Review and Q&A with Oscar Nominated filmmaker Sean Wang
One of the things I have loved about living in the San Francisco Bay Area since I had moved out here in 1999 has been attending CAAMFest, or what it was known previous, as the San Francisco International Asian American … Continue reading
Posted in 8mm Film Review, 8Series, Entertainment, Local, Movies, San Francisco Bay Area, TV
Tagged CAAMFest, Movie Review, Nai Nai & Wài Pó, San Francisco, Sean Wang
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APIAVote: Taste of Democracy Briefing on AAPI Voter Data
During APEC 2023, the non-profit APIAVote was in town and had a briefing which I was able to attend. The focus of the briefing was the following: To understand AAPIs’ growing electoral power and become a part of the community … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged APIAVote, San Francisco, voter apathy, voting
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San Francisco Street Renamed ‘Vicha Ratanapakdee Way’ for 84-year-old Thai Killed
Back in January of this year, I had attended the one year anniversary of the deadly assault against 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee while on a walk in San Francisco. Recently, there was a ceremony to rename the street where ‘Grandpa Vicha’ … Continue reading
SF Theater Review: Asian American LGBTQ Themes in a New Production of “Fun Home”
If you get the chance, catch “Fun Home” at the Gateway Theater on Jackson Street in San Francisco, between now and May 8, 2022. Many of the storylines around being closeted (her dad), difficulty coming out to parents and parents who won’t talk about your LGBTQ status all resonate deeply in the Asian American community. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Entertainment, Family, LGBT, Local, Reviews, San Francisco Bay Area, The Arts, Theatre
Tagged Alison Bechdel, asian amercan, fun home, gateway theater, musical, Rinabeth Apostol, San Francisco, Teresa Attridge, theater
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San Francisco apologizes for discrimination against Chinese immigrants
In early February, San Francisco became the fourth city in the United States to apologize for its historic systemic racism against the Chinese: “The Board of Supervisors passed the apology resolution presented by city supervisor Matt Haney on Monday, coinciding with … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Local, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged chinese americans, San Francisco
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Andrew Yang’s San Francisco Rally (Sun 10/27/19) Overview
Although I’ve interviewed and met Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang several times, I’ve never actually attended a rally of his. The previous time Andrew had a rally in San Francisco, I was out of town, or it was held on … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Andrew Yang, San Francisco
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San Francisco Board Supervisor Jane Kim Running for Mayor
With the recent and sudden passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, there has been some speculation as to who may run for mayor in a special election in 2018. Well, we now know at least one candidate, and that … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged election, Jane Kim, mayor, politician, Politics, San Francisco, sf
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Rose Pak, San Francisco Political Powerhouse, Dies
If you follow or cover San Francisco politics, especially regarding Asian Americans, Chinese Americans or Chinatown, you’ll inevitably here the name Rose Pak. Pak passed away of natural causes at age 68 at home on Sunday, September 18th. Her life, … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Politics, Rose Pak, San Francisco
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