Category Archives: TalkAbout

The 8Asians Talk About Jennifer Pan, “Tiger” Parenting, and “Everyone Loves Raymond”

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Jeff

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. The subject of … Continue reading →

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8Asians TalkAbout: Watching the ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Pilot

Posted on February 5, 2015 by jozjozjoz

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And since the … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talks About How Girls Creator Lena Dunham Is Confused About Islam

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Moye

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Religion, TalkAbout, WTF | 4 Comments

The 8Asians Talk About Spanking

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About the Internal Korean Oreo Ad

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Ernie

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Observations, TalkAbout | 2 Comments

The 8Asians Talk About AAJA’s Media Advisory for Jeremy Lin (and the Backlash)

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About Something Better Than Jeremy Lin Puns

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Moye

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About: Lil Kim Jong Il

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Ernie

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, people … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About Their New Years Blogging Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Moye

So 2012 has finally arrived. According to many, it marks the coming of the end of the year. To others, it’s just another 365 days of life. For us here at 8Asians, it’s a chance to refresh, restart, make and … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About: Yu Darvish and Japanese Baseball Players

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, people … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About: Ching, Chong and Chick-Fil-A

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Ernie

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About: Loyal Puppies Waiting For Their Masters

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Observations, TalkAbout | 8 Comments