Monthly Archives: September 2009

Jenna Ushkowitz Glees Her Heart Out

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Moye

Let’s talk about Glee. Not only is this new musical show one of the most hyped up series of the new TV season, but it also features a new face: Jenna Ushkowitz, an experienced Broadway actress who landed the role … Continue reading →

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Shirtless Asian Men Appear in 2010 Calendar

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Ernie

Let’s face it – there are more wall calendars that exist of Asian women than Asian men, and the Asian male calendars we have seen around are marketed less for the ladies and more for, say, your closeted high school … Continue reading →

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Alex Ko: The New Billy Elliot on Broadway is Asian!

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jen

Thirteen year old Alex Ko has been named to be the new Billy Elliot on Broadway. A gifted dancer and half Chinese-American, Alex Ko is set to become the first Asian-American Billy Elliot in the Broadway production of the Elton … Continue reading →

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Whitening Skin Creams and the “Lighter is Better” Ideology

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Linda

In Pakistan and India, there is a new TV ad featuring a dark-skinned man talking to a light-skinned man. The dark-skinned man proclaims he is unlucky because of his face, and the light-skinned man says it’s not his face, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Lifestyles, TV | 15 Comments

Asian Kids in the Little League World Series

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jeff

“She’s too fragile!” I have heard this a number of times from Asian parents as an explanation why they don’t let their daughters play sports.   I’m glad that the Filipino parents of Asian-Canadian Katie Reyes didn’t feel that way.   Katie … Continue reading →

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Boston Mayoral Candidate Sam Yoon Thanks Asian American Community, Still Needs You

Posted on September 9, 2009 by John

City Councilmember Sam Yoon has been running for the mayor of Boston.  With the primary election on September 22nd, The Boston Globe did a nice profile of Yoon and his campaign, highlighting his background and breakthrough election in 2005: “In … Continue reading →

Posted in (featured), Current Events, Politics | 4 Comments

Today May Be Your Lucky Day: 09-09-09

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Tim

Today marks a special day to many Asians (and many non-Asians as well). Like last year’s 08-08-08, today’s convergence of three nines, is considered lucky to many Chinese, and a record number of Chinese couples have planned their wedding for … Continue reading →

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Fight AIDS with Art: Sing for China in SF Tonight

Posted on September 8, 2009 by John

The Sing For China tour will bring Hedgehog, Queen Sea Big Shark, and Casino Demon, three of China’s biggest and best indie-rock bands to San Francisco as part of an unprecedented effort by the Chinese music community to raise funds … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians.com Writers Talk About: The Seattle Asian Party Scene

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Ernie

Every once in a while, we get e-mail asking us to discuss particular subjects. In this case, an article last month from The Seattle Weekly: Thought I’d share this slap in the face to my local Asian Community, here in … Continue reading →

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3rd International Secret Agents Concert Showcases Asian American Talent

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Lily Huang

In Los Angeles at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, over a thousand Asian Americans spent their Labor Day rocking out at the International Secret Agents concert. Produced by the hip hop group Far*East Movement and Wong Fu Productions, the concert … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Music, Southern California, The Arts | 3 Comments

McDonald’s Loses Trademark Fight Against Malaysia’s “McCurry” Restaurant

Posted on September 8, 2009 by jozjozjoz

A.M.S.P. Suppiah and his wife Kanageswary have a lot to celebrate as they win a major victory in court against McDonald’s in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. McDonald’s lost an eight-year trademark battle to prevent local restaurant McCurry from using the … Continue reading →

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On Being “The Crazy Asian”

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Maricris I’m beginning to think that my colleagues have a very misconstrued idea of what being Asian means. Whenever we have a meeting and something goes wrong or business transactions goes veering off to the loony side of things, … Continue reading →

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