Monthly Archives: August 2025

Ruth Asawa Art Walk and other Related News

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Jeff

The Ruth Asawa Retrospective at SFMOMA’s last day is September 2. Before it closes, I thought I would highlight a few events and news articles about Ruth Asawa Art that may get you to see her work if you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: McCain Foods’ “Bring the family together fast with Quick Cook Fries”

Posted on August 28, 2025 by John

I was watching a KPop Demon Hunters‘ ‘Golden‘ music reaction video when this commercial streamed. It shows a normal American family that happens to be Asian American. They are enjoying McCain Foods USA’s Quick Cook Fries together. McCain Foods is … Continue reading →

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Darren Criss will Return to Maybe Happy Ending

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Jeff

I saw here, here, and here that Darren Criss will return to Maybe Happy Ending in November 5. Supposedly, his departure was only supposed to be temporary. Will this be the end of the casting controversy over his replacement Andrew … Continue reading →

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Ruth Asawa Retrospective: The Life of an Amazing Asian American Artist and Human Being

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Jeff

The Wife and I had some time before our dinner reservations, so we decided to see spend some time at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). The nearby streets had many signs about a special Ruth Asawa Retrospective, … Continue reading →

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8Asians Exclusive: Kaitlyn Chen vs Paige Bueckers

Posted on August 20, 2025 by John

As I had blogged about, I got to see the Dallas Wings’ Li Yueru play when they played against the Valkyries back in July at the Chase Center in San Francisco. I had only in planning to attend that game … Continue reading →

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8Asians Exclusive: Dallas Wings’ Li Yueru vs. Golden State Valkryies

Posted on August 18, 2025 by John

I was fortunate to attend the franchise opener of the Golden State Valkyries (GSV), the first WNBA expansion since 2008). Given that the Valkyries are based in San Francisco, I’m able to attend the home games. I recently saw the … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Lin is Training the Next Generation of Asian American Basketball Players

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Jeff

Jeremy Lin’s playing days are nearing an end as he just finished his 15th pro season with the New Taipei Kings. Despite that, he is building on his legacy in a new way. Jeremy Lin is training the next generation … Continue reading →

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Inside the Rise of Asian American Cooking with Eddie Huang

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Jeff

Eddie Huang is a major player in the rise of Asian American cooking. While the story of his life and his impact of his restaurant has been told in a fictionalized TV Series and a book, I found this summary … Continue reading →

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Viki J-Drama Review: A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You

Posted on August 10, 2025 by tinabot

Fuji TV’s period drama A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days With You begins uniquely with a katsudo-benshi or silent film narrator who serves as guide for modern audiences to the Showa 11 (1936) setting throughout the series. The narrator introduces … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Beyond, Together | Asian+American from The Asian American Foundation

Posted on August 8, 2025 by John

I’m late for this announcement, but an interview with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) was recently aired, so in some ways, I am on time! Back at the end of July, TAAF announced a new campaign: “The Asian American Foundation … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Jeremy Lin

Posted on August 5, 2025 by High School Voices

By Matthew Heng Do you remember Linsanity? February 2012 was over a decade ago, but Jeremy Lin’s impact on Asian American culture didn’t end when the headlines stopped. Rather, his most important work might be happening right now, as he’s … Continue reading →

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Maybe Happy Ending Casting Controversy

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Jeff

You may have heard about the Maybe Happy Ending casting controversy, but in you have not, here is a quick summary. We have mentioned that Darren Criss would leave his Tony Award winning role in the play by August 31.  … Continue reading →

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