Monthly Archives: August 2012

Documenting The Rise Of Asian Majority Suburbs: Numbers And Implications

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Jeff

While the rise of Asian Ethnoburbs had been highlighted last year, the much debated (and maligned) Pew Report on Asian Americans says that only around 11% of Asian Americans live in such neighborhoods.  The report implies that Asian Americans are … Continue reading →

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Indian Man Names Clothing Store After Hitler, Jewish Residents Not Amused

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Moye

A man in Ahmedabad, India recently named his new clothing store “Hitler” (complete with swastika), not realizing that rule #3 in Things To Never Ever Do In The 21st Century is to associate one’s business with Nazis and/or the Holocaust. … Continue reading →

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Each Generation Must Discover Its Own History: Some Thoughts On The Richard Aoki Debate (Part 3)

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Guest Writer

Catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 of Scott’s piece following the Richard Aoki debate. By Scott Kurashige 4. THE ICON I can appreciate how and why Aoki became an Asian American icon. Japanese Americans have used and needed … Continue reading →

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NFL Player Haruki Nakamura Is Better known In Japan Than In The US

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jeff

Carolina Panthers safety Haruki Nakamura is one of the few Asian Americans in the NFL. He is also one of the few (only?) NFL players who are better known in Japan rather than the US. Nakamura got his start in … Continue reading →

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Why I Heart The 626

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

Recently, the Los Angeles Times ran the article,  “The Asian American youth culture is coming of age in ‘the 626‘,” highlighting the role of people like Andrew and David Fung, who have brought much deserved attention to the San Gabriel … Continue reading →

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Each Generation Must Discover Its Own History: Some Thoughts on the Richard Aoki Debate (Part 2)

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Guest Writer

Click here to read Part 1 of Scott Kurashige’s piece on Richard Aoki. By Scott Kurashige 2. THE INSINUATION “Man who armed Black Panthers was FBI informant.” That’s the headline from Rosenfeld’s article on Aoki. Now Rosenfeld is very careful … Continue reading →

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The Five Types of Scumbags in Asia Whom Asian Americans Should Avoid

Posted on August 28, 2012 by JohnnyC

I waited at the McDonald’s at one of the many uninspiring malls for everyone to come. It could have been anywhere in the world because these joints don’t have much variety for lifeless interior design, but the giveaway that this … Continue reading →

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Veteran Clothing Stirs Up Trouble With Actual Veterans

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Bill I recently discovered an apparel company called Veteran Clothing through a Stolen Valor website. Anyone would assume that this company would be run by veterans, for veterans, but that’s far from the truth. Veteran Clothing is actually run … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Fashion, Lifestyles | 5 Comments

Bay Area Giveaway: Tickets to Kollaboration SF 3

Posted on August 27, 2012 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 9/6/2012: Congrats to the winner: Nikki! On September 8th, 2012 the 3rd Annual Kollaboration SF Talent Showcase will return to UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Auditorium with eight fierce competitors who’ll be facing off for a $1000 Grand Prize. Come watch … Continue reading →

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Each Generation Must Discover Its Own History: Some Thoughts On The Richard Aoki Debate (Part 1)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Scott Kurashige “What did you know and when did you know it?” That was the question thrown in the face of Old Left supporters as reports belatedly surfaced of atrocities committed by the Soviet Union under Stalin. The allegation … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Casino Sues Gamblers For Winning $1.5m, Gamblers Respond With Uncessarily Petty Racism Countersuit

Posted on August 27, 2012 by JohnnyC

The Golden Nugget Casino of New Jersey has sought legal reprisal against a perceived injustice against its honest business endeavors by suing the gamblers who won $1.5 million USD and Gemaco card company for “selling a pre-shuffled deck that wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte’s Sister Is A Huge Racist

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Moye

http://youtu.be/W6tlr2-aqVk Have you met Megan Lochte yet? She’s the sister of Ryan Lochte, who’s been making headlines for winning all those medals in the 2012 Summer Olympics. She’s also totally comfortable with using racial slurs like “chink.”

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