Monthly Archives: April 2017

Asian Americans are driving up Jerky’s Popularity

Of the many areas where Asian Americans affect American life, the last place I expected to see an influence is with jerky.  Jerky has never been a favorite of mine (it’s okay), so I was surprised to read that Asian … Continue reading

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LAAPFF 2017: ‘Plastic China’

8Asians is proud to be a community co-presenter of this film at the 2017 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF). As a reader of 8Asians, please enjoy a discount to this film using the code: 8AZN17 Screenings April 30 … Continue reading

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8Books Review: “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” by Lisa See

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, the latest novel from author Lisa See, is a story of mothers and daughters. Li-Yan is a member of an ethnic minority in the tea mountains of Yunnan, China, growing up in a time of immense … Continue reading

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Princeton University Files Suit to Block Release of Admissions Files

Like a number of other Ivy League and other colleges, Princeton University has been sued by organizations charging that Princeton has been discriminating against Asians.  Even Princeton’s own professors have pointed out discrepancies in test scores between white and Asian … Continue reading

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Asian American Commercial Watch: New York Life

https://youtu.be/bTfdAVQ-VnE While watching the NBA Playoffs, I saw this New York Life commercial starring retired NBA player Rick Barry (A Top-5 Free Throw Shooter of all time – with an underhand free throws): “Rick Barry knows a thing or two about consistency … Continue reading

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Michelle Waterson Submitted by Rose Namajunas at UFC on Fox 24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CefsiXUXJXY #6 ranked UFC women’s Strawweight Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson had a lot of momentum going into UFC on Fox 24.  She had previously defeated Page VanZant, and there was an online poll to see who she should fight … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Masters”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 20: “The Masters” Original airdate April 18, 2017. Microsynopsis:  When Jessica learns that Tiger Woods is half Asian, she muses that she and Earl Woods are similar in parenting style, and she’s sure … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Driving Miss Jenny”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 19: “Driving Miss Jenny” Original airdate April 11, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Louis is uncomfortable with how much independence Grandma is asserting now that she has her power chair.  He gets a little protective and … Continue reading

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Michelle Kwan and Husband Clay Pell Are Divorcing

Recently, a friend of mine IM’d me the news that Michelle Kwan and her husband Clay Pell are divorcing: “It is with deep regret that I share that Michelle and my marriage is coming to an end,” Pell said in a … Continue reading

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Panda Express’s Five Flavor Shrimp

While watching the local evening news recently, I came across this new Panda Express commercial promoting their latest dish, Five Flavor Shrimp: “Five quality ingredients. Five delicious flavors. Experience the moment when premium shrimp, green beans, red bell pepper and … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Time to Get Ill”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 18: “Time to Get Ill” Original airdate April 4, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica comes down with the flu, a phenomenon so foreign to the Huangs that Eddie can’t remember it ever happening before.  After … Continue reading

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8Books Review: “The Best We Could Do” by Thi Bui

The Best We Could Do is a beautifully drawn and beautifully narrated memoir by Thi Bui. It is the story of her family and how she reckoned with their past, flight from Vietnam, family members lost and found again…and all the … Continue reading

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