Monthly Archives: March 2010

14 Years Ago Today: Bert is Evil

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Ernie

It’s pretty difficult to believe if you’re an Internet junkie veteran like I am, but fourteen years ago my friend Dino Ignatio created a little website called Bert is Evil. While the original website has long been taken down, internet … Continue reading →

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[Mar 20] SOUTHERN CA: Opening of “Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids” by Kip Fulbeck show at JANM

Posted on March 18, 2010 by jozjozjoz

March 20 * 11-5 PM * Admission is Pay-What-You-Can

Help us celebrate the opening of our new exhibition Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids by Kip Fulbeck show!

In a follow-up to the kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa 2006 exhibition, artist and author Kip Fulbeck returns with his newest collection of works based on his new book Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids.

This family-friendly exhibition for the young and the young at heart offers a playful yet powerful perspective on the complex na… Continue reading →

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In Vitro Fertilization Less Successful for Asian Americans

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Ernie

A study by Stanford University shows that in vitro fertilization are less successful for Asian American women than white women; while Asian-American women responded to medications used to stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs at the same rates as their … Continue reading →

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The Pacific: the Crossroad Between Generation Gaps and Political Correctness

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Kevin

A couple of years ago, I was introduced to Band of Brothers, the hugely successful HBO miniseries about the 101st Airborne and their accomplishments in the European theater in World War II, and was instantly hooked.  The miniseries focused more … Continue reading →

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Wo Ai Ni [I love you] Mommy, An Adoptive Tale You’ll Never Forget

Posted on March 16, 2010 by John

This past weekend, I had the chance to watch the world premiere of this incredibly touching, often heart wrenching yet also funny documentary, Wo Ai Ni [I love you] Mommy, about the journey of an 8-year-old Chinese girl orphan Fang … Continue reading →

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[Mar 21] DC: March for America: Change Takes Courage

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Guest Writer

On Sunday, March 21, tens of thousands will march on the nation’s capital to demand that President Obama and Congress keep their promise to enact comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) in 2010. We need CIR for new American families and an economy that works for all American families. We cannot wait any longer for immigration reform, so we must mobilize to put the pressure on our elected leaders. Our work is paying off – last week, several grassroots and immigrant rights leaders met with Presiden… Continue reading →

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A Shot of Reality for Tila Tequila?

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Moye

We just can’t take our eyes off this hot mess of whatever you would call Tila Tequila. Reality show star? Yes. Playboy model? Sure. Myspace celebrity? Who’s on that social network anymore? Internet trainwreck who needs to step away from … Continue reading →

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Are Asian Americans the Fittest Kids in California?

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Jeff

Are Asian-American kids the most fit in California?  They are if you exclude Filipinos and Pacific Islanders.  According to Kidsdata.org, the percentage of Asian-American 7th and 9th graders in 2008 who meet all fitness standards is greater than any other … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: All American Mom, Daughter & Boyfriend in Target Ad

Posted on March 13, 2010 by John

While watching The Amazing Race on my DVR, I had to quickly rewind to see what I thought I had seen. Target has done it again, this time with a new television commercial featuring an all Asian American cast featuring … Continue reading →

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Racebending Interview with channelAPA.com

Posted on March 12, 2010 by channelAPA

Here’s a interview we did at channelAPA.com with Racebending.com, a site advocating equal opportunity in the media. 8Asians is no stranger to this discussion, as you can see from this post about The Last Airbender, the live action feature based … Continue reading →

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[Mar 14] KSW Presents LOVE AAJ KAL at SFIAAFF

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Guest Writer

Come and Join Kearny Street Workshop as we present Love AAJ Kal on Sunday March, 14th @ 9:00pm at the Castro Theater!

Get your tickets at:
http://filmguide.festival.asianamericanmedia.org/tixSYS/2010/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=1055

Love Aaj Kal
International Showcase
(India, 2009, 130 mins, 35mm)
In Hindi & English w/E.S. with English subtitles
Directed By: Imti… Continue reading →

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Billy Elliot the Musical To Debut in South Korea

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Jen

This amazing story about a British boy named Billy living in a mining town while seeking his passion for ballet has, in movie form and musical form, charmed audiences all over the world. The Broadway musical has opened in London, … Continue reading →

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