Monthly Archives: April 2010

[Apr 16] CHICAGO: Declare INDIE 3: an Asian American Music Showcase

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Guest Writer

Showcasing the best of Asian American music in Chicago!

Come celebrate Asian Americans in the art for a night of great music and community!

21+
$10 Cover

featuring:

Dawen (with Landy Shores, Leo B., Pharaoh Merchant, and Sue Jin)
http://dawen.us

IBU
http://ibumusic.com

Parts Per Million (2009 Kollaboration- Chicago winner)
http://partspermillion.com

Raman Sachdev… Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About: Angry Asian Man and the Word “Chink”

Posted on April 13, 2010 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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Study Suggests Genetic Disorder Removes Racial Bias

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Ernie

A recent study is suggesting that people with Williams Syndrome – a rare neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a deletion of about 26 genes – show that not only are they “inordinately friendly and free of all social anxiety,” but that they … Continue reading →

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[Apr 15] MINNESOTA: Keynote by Gary Okihiro: Third World Solidarity in an Era of Global Capitalism

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Guest Writer

Gary Okihiro is the professor of international and public affairs and the founding director of the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race at Columbia University. Hear him speak on where the Asian diaspora stands in Third World Solidarity, especially with the recent economic developments and changing power relations of nation-states and multinational corporate interests. Free admission. Continue reading →

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Links: Hooters, Yunjin Kim, Bob Dylan, Jim Kelly

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Guest Writer

Ed Wang seeks to become the first Chinese American to be drafted into the NFL. (NW Asian Weekly) Jim Kelly on “Enter The Dragon”, Bruce Lee, discrimination (SF Chron) Lost’s Yunjin Kim Gets Married in Hawaii (People) Bob Dylan is … Continue reading →

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‘Glee’ is Looking for a Filipina Maid

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Dino-Ray

(Clockwise from top left) Deedee Magno, Joyo Velarde, Jocelyn Enriquez, Pinay and Lea Salonga It’s just a couple of days before the season premiere of Glee (on April 13th to be exact) and I, like millions of others, am more … Continue reading →

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SNL Weekend Update’s Take on the Asian American Version of The Jersey Shore

Posted on April 11, 2010 by John

The last time I blogged about Saturday Night Live, I made a comment regarding their portrayal of Asian American men; this past weekend, SNL’s Weekend Update briefly mentioned that producers were in the process of casting for an Asian American … Continue reading →

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Writer Dan Jenkins Thinks Golfer YE Yang is a Delivery Guy

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Ernie

And this weekend’s “I am an assclown” tweet goes to Golf Digest’s Dan Jenkins about Y. E. Yang, a South Korean golfer playing at the same Masters tournament as Tiger Woods this weekend: “Y.E. Yang is only three shots off … Continue reading →

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ChannelAPA on the East Coast

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Steve Nguyen

What’s up everybody? This is Steve from channelAPA.com, and I just want to say that I’m very enthusiastic about the partnership that we’ve formed with our friends here at 8Asians! Along with the videos that you’ll be seeing on channelAPA’s … Continue reading →

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[Apr 13] MINNESOTA: Film Screening & Discussion with Director: Lixin Fan’s Last Train Home

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Guest Writer

Join us for the Minnesota premiere of the award-winning documentary film, Last Train Home, by acclaimed Chinese-Canadian director Lixin Fan. Every Chinese New Year, 130 million migrant factory workers make the epic trip home to their rural villages by train, overwhelming the transportation system, human resources, and any sense of personal space. Fan follows the heartbreaking journey of a young family struggling to stay together as China “hurtles towards modernity and global economic dominance.”… Continue reading →

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Poreotix Wins America’s Best Dance Crew Season 5

Posted on April 9, 2010 by phil

The six member crew of Can Nguyen (19), Lawrence “Law” Devera (21), Andrew “Chad” Mayate (20), Justin “Jet Li” Valles (20), Charles Nguyen (20), and Matt “Dumbo” Nguyen (20) were matched up against the remaining Canadian dance crew, BluePrint, which … Continue reading →

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[Apr 9] SOUTHERN CA: San Diego Asian Film Festival Call For Entries 2010

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Guest Writer

The San Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF) is proud to announce its 2010 call for entries. SDAFF will celebrate its 11th annual film festival season to an estimated audience of more than 18,000 during 8 days of film, panels, and exciting special events.

The San Diego Asian Film Festival is competitive, seeking entries in the following categories: narrative feature, narrative short, documentary feature, documentary short, and animation. An independent jury selects winners in each category, alon… Continue reading →

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