Category Archives: Southern California

Grieving Asian Widow Receives “Go back to your country” Letter

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Jeff

After burying her husband Byong, Yong Choi received the letter that we have included in this post.  Byong and Yong Choi created successful businesses, raised four daughters, and then moved to the retirement community of Leisure World in Seal Beach, … Continue reading →

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Young Kim and Michelle Steel Join Marilyn Strickland as First Korean American Women Elected to US Congress

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Jeff

Young Kim and Michelle Steel will join Marilyn Strickland as the first Korean American women elected to the US Congress.  In that earlier post, we mentioned that Young Kim was in a tight race that had not yet been called.  … Continue reading →

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California Asian Americans divided on Proposition 16, which would reestablish Affirmative Action in California

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Jeff

On November 3, 2020, one of the ballot measures that Californians will vote on is Proposition 16, which would reestablish the use of race in public education, employment, and contracts. The use of race in these areas was prohibited in … Continue reading →

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Asian American Cultural Landmarks: The San Gabriel Valley and Beyond

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Jeff

While conflicts have increased about American historical monuments and landmarks, especially regarding statues of slave owners or institutions named after racists, this article from Hyperallergic asks, what kind of cultural landmarks do Asian Americans establish?   In “In American’s “First Suburban … Continue reading →

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California Assemblymember Evan Low Introduces Universal Basic Income Bill

Posted on March 16, 2020 by John

https://youtu.be/Qye_0y0t5r8 Since Andrew Yang dropped out of the presidential race, Assemblymember Evan Low, who was Andrew’s former campaign co-chair has been keeping busy – on February 25th, introduced a statewide universal income for Californians: “He just introduced AB 2712, proposing … Continue reading →

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Missing Persons Case, Los Angeles area: Richard Im

Posted on January 6, 2020 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 2/18/2020: Family Update: A person who is aware of our search came across our brother and encouraged him to reach out. Richard then made contact with us by phone to let us know that he is safe. However, Richard … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: ‘SWIM’ by Eric C. Wat

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Tim

There’s a column series on 8Asians, called “How to Be a Bad Asian”.  I myself wrote one in the series, called “How to Be a Bad Asian: Turning Out Gay”.  But, if there’s one way you can be a worse … Continue reading →

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Love Boat: Taiwan Documentary Premieres in LA, SF, and Taipei in May 2019!

Posted on April 22, 2019 by John

As I had blogged before, I had attended the “infamous” ‘Love Boat’ back in the summer of 1993 after graduating from college. I think every Taiwanese American has heard of the ‘Love Boat,’ so I am so happy that finally … Continue reading →

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Two Filipino-American skaters will represent Southern California at the 2019 US Figure Skating Championships in Detroit

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Guest Writer

EDITOR’S NOTE/UPDATE: Aubrey placed second, earning Silver Medal at US Figure Skating Championships. On that strong performance, she received her first international assignment from Team USA, and competed at the 2019 Bavarian Open in Oberstdorf, Germany. Henry placed 7th overall … Continue reading →

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Wong Fu Productions First Season of Yappie (Young Asian Professional)

Posted on July 27, 2018 by John

I first learned about Wong Fu’s ‘Yappie’ scripted web series on this NBC Asian America article about Wong Fu Productions & Yappie: “With more than 3 million subscribers on YouTube now, and 500 million-plus views, Wong Fu Productions — created … Continue reading →

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Din Tai Fung Opens at Westfield Mall in Orange County, CA

Posted on April 27, 2018 by John

The last time I went to a Din Tai Fung opening, it was also at a Westfield Mall – specifically the Valley Fair Mall in San Jose/Santa Clara, California. Well now, another one has opened in Orange County: “There has … Continue reading →

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John Chiang Remains a Top Contender in Race for California State Governor

Posted on March 24, 2018 by John

California state treasurer John Chiang was in the San Jose area supporting California assemblymember Evan Low on Sunday, March 18th, and I had a chance to catch up with him after the belated Lunar New Year fundraising dinner. The last … Continue reading →

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