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Exploring the History of San Jose’s Pinoytown

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Jeff

I have been going to San Jose Japantown for most of my adult life, but the only thing Filipino there that I noticed was a small Filipino community center building.  Only after taking a Historical Walking Tour of the area … Continue reading →

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Tall, Short and Segregated Asians: Six Lessons from a Basketball Season

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Jeff

My sons finished their very long basketball seasons last month, and I was surprised how some of my own views on sports, basketball, and Asian-Americans changed after what seemed to be an endless season. Here are six lessons that I … Continue reading →

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