Category Archives: Local

Protests Against New “Geisha” Bar in Oakland

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Moye

Folks at Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) are reporting that a bunch of APA activists are upset at the Oakland Planning Commission for approving a permit for a new bar in Chinatown to be titled “Geisha”, stating that the … Continue reading →

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Will You B Here? Raising Hepatitis B Awareness

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Kevin

A year or so ago, we had a post about Hepatitis B and how it disproportionately affects Asian Americans. For those who don’t already know, Hep B is a disease that attacks the liver without many noticeable symptoms leading many … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Lifestyles, Local, Southern California | 1 Comment

Events This Week: Irvine, NYC, Boston

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Guest Writer

To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! B HERE Live Event: Art Exhibit & Live Performance – B HERE, a new campaign created to raise awareness of hepatitis B. The event consists of an art … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Autographed Copy of Mike Shinoda’s Glorious Excess Art Book; final weekend of JANM exhibition in L.A.

Posted on October 2, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Early bird gets the worm autographed Mike Shinoda “Glorious Excess” art book! The first commenter is the winner! Congratulations to itzk2di2dm (Kimle)! Thanks to everyone who entered, and also to all the 8Asians contributors for not quitting because of … Continue reading →

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Please Leave Our Noodles Alone!

Posted on October 1, 2009 by jee

Even though Southern California is a melting pot of different cultures and deliciously diverse dining, the ways of the yummy Asian noodles might be lost on lawmakers. Kim Tar noodle factory has been in business for 25 years, supplying restaurants … Continue reading →

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Empire State Building Marks China’s Anniversary

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Tim

China is marking its 60th anniversary of the current communist government and 8Asians covered the celebration in a previous blog post. In a move that has received criticism, the Empire State Building is joining the celebration by lighting up in … Continue reading →

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Definitive New 35mm Restoration of RASHOMON at LA’s Nuart

Posted on September 30, 2009 by jozjozjoz

I try not to take for granted the vast number of cool events that happen in Los Angeles. I know that a screening of an almost 60 year-old Japanese movie doesn’t sound like the sort of thing that you can … Continue reading →

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Runoff Election Tonight in NYC: John C. Liu Vs. David Yassky for City Comptroller

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Linda

Tonight, after I get off work, I will be casting my vote for New York City comptroller in the runoff election between city councilmen John C. Liu and David Yassky. As previously blogged about here on 8Asians, Liu received the … Continue reading →

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L.A.: Second Annual ID Film Festival this week in Little Tokyo

Posted on September 28, 2009 by jozjozjoz

The second annual ID Film Festival, dedicated to contemporary digital films that explore and celebrate identity within the diverse Asian/Pacific Islander community, will present an international and local lineup of films this coming week/end, October 1-3 at the National Center … Continue reading →

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Book Review: I Love Yous Are For White People

Posted on September 26, 2009 by jee

I just ended a wondrously tumultuous journey reading Lac Su’s I Love Yous are for White People. In his memoir, Su poignantly paints vivid picture after picture of his family’s escape from Vietnam and their subsequent survival in the US. … Continue reading →

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Strong Showing for Asian Americans in NYC Primaries

Posted on September 18, 2009 by John

From left to right: John C. Liu, Margaret S. Chin, Yen S. Chou, Kevin D. Kim. Photo sources:  NYC 2009 Primary Election Voter Guide It looks like New York City is becoming more like the San Francisco Bay Area when … Continue reading →

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Events: Music Nights in San Francisco

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Guest Writer

To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! APAture 2009 Music Showcase – Come see what’s bubbling at this showcase of up’n’coming Asian American musicians. MTV Chi & Billboard-acclaimed indie heartthrobs Johnny Hi-Fi are featured, but … Continue reading →

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