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Emily Chang to Join ‘Vampire Diaries’ for Season 6

From The Hollywood Reporter: The Vampire Diaries is adding a new character who may not be who she seems. On the heels of Eureka star Colin Ferguson joining the sixth season, The CW drama will be introducing the recurring character … Continue reading

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East West Players Announces its 50th Anniversary Season, GOLDEN

East West Players (EWP), the nation’s largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theater of color in the country, announces its extended 50th Anniversary Season, GOLDEN, a celebration that will take place over the next … Continue reading

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Human Rights Activist Yuri Kochiyama Passes Away at Age 93

Yuri Kochiyama has passed away at age 93, according to Democracy Now!. Kochiyama’s activism began after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, when she and her family were held in a Japanese American internment camp. According to Wikipedia: In 1960, Kochiyama … Continue reading

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Isla Vista Stabbing Victims Were Asian American Males from the Bay Area

Via KGO/ABC7News.com: ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KGO) — Authorities have identified the three men found fatally stabbed in the apartment of Elliot Rodger, who police say fatally shot three others in a killing spree that ended with his suicide. The Santa … Continue reading

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Deadline Today: Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s (OACC) #APIVoices Video Contest

The Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s (OACC) #APIVoices video contest will conclude today MONDAY, 4/14! Submit a brief 30 second to 3 minute video about an issue you care about as an API for the chance to win $50, shoutouts from … Continue reading

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Vince Chhabria to be First Indian American Federal Judge in California

According to an article on March 6, 2014 in The Times of India: WASHINGTON: Indian-American attorney Vince Chhabria, who has represented San Francisco in defence of its health insurance law, adoption rights of same-sex couples and other major cases, has … Continue reading

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First Asian Pacific American Worker Congress To Be Held in Los Angeles

On Saturday, March 15, 2014, the first Asian Pacific American Worker Congress in Los Angeles will be held at the Service Employees International Union #721 at 1545 Wilshire Blvd. from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 100 Asian American … Continue reading

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San Francisco: CAAMFest 2014 Opens Tonight, Runs Through March 23

SAN FRANCISCO — The Center For Asian American Media (CAAM) builds on its history of film, music and food with the launch of CAAMFest 2014. The 11-day festival brings “stories to light” from 20 different countries showcasing talent and artistry … Continue reading

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Mike Honda Receives Endorsement of California Democratic Party

Silicon Valley, CA – Yesterday, Congressman Mike Honda received the sole endorsement of the California Democratic Party (CDP) for his re-election in California’s 17th Congressional District. The endorsement follows an overwhelming show of support for Honda at last month’s Pre-Endorsement … Continue reading

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