Monthly Archives: May 2025

Donate to AAPI Causes for AAPI Heritage Month

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Jeff

My company matches my donations to nonprofits. When I logged into the Benevity service to start the matching process for a recent donation, it surprised me to see a note on AAPI Heritage Month.  That note suggested that I donate … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2025 Opening Night featuring Third Act

Posted on May 28, 2025 by John

18 One of my favorite annual events I’ve enjoyed after moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1999 is CAAMFest. Prior to 2013, CAAMFest was known as the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. This year’s CAAMFest was … Continue reading →

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US Memorial Day: Remembering Sadao Munemori

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Jeff

During an era when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners,  on US Memorial Day (and AAPI Heritage Month) we note Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who fought and died for their … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2025 Film Review: Blossoms Under Somewhere

Posted on May 22, 2025 by John

When I read the description of this Hong Kong produced film, I thought it was interesting and also a bit odd, I will provide a Film Review of Blossoms Under Somewhere later.  First, a summary of Blossoms Under Somewhere: “Ching, … Continue reading →

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White House Proclamation on AAPI Heritage Month

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Jeff

The White House has issued a Proclamation on AAPI Heritage month. This proclamation features a number of Indian Americans, including Lakshmi and Radhakrishna Chilukuri, the parents of Usha Vance, the current Second Lady of the United States. Also mentioned is … Continue reading →

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The WNBA Golden State Valkyries’ Franchise Opener

Posted on May 19, 2025 by John

I had a chance to witness San Francisco Bay Area history with the WNBA’s latest expansion team. On Friday, May 16th in San Francisco, I watched the Golden State Valkyries‘ franchise opener against the Los Angeles Sparks. The game featured the … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2025 Closing Night with the Cast of Yellow Face

Posted on May 15, 2025 by John

CAAMFest 2025 Closing Night screened a filming of the play, Yellow Face. It was a  special evening with the cast of Yellow Face in attendance after the play’s recent nomination for three Tony’s, including: Best Revival of a Play Best … Continue reading →

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Top Three “Happiest” US Cities are Asian American

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Jeff

We have blogged how WalletHub rated the city of Fremont as the “happiest” in the United States. In a recent update to their rankings, WalletHub’s top three “happiest” US Cities are Asian American:  Fremont, San Jose, and Irvine. What do … Continue reading →

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Lucy Guo is the World’s Youngest Self-Made Woman Billionaire

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Jeff

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lucy Guo (@guoforit) In 2024, Taylor Swift became a billionaire at 34, but now Lucy Guo is the World’s Youngest Self-Made Woman Billionaire. Creator of one of the first … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans are increasingly perceived negatively by other Americans

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Jeff

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has released its fifth annual Social Tracking of the Status of Asian Americans in the United States (STAATUS) report. Asian Americans are increasingly perceived negatively by other Americans. Some key findings: 1 out of 4 … Continue reading →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: On the Street Foods’ Beef Bulgogi

Posted on May 3, 2025 by John

On the Street Foods Beef Bulgogi is another Korean dish that I found at my local Silicon Valley Costco. I don’t know if Costco still has its own prepared fresh bulgogi, but I do like refrigerated or frozen foods. I … Continue reading →

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