Monthly Archives: April 2026

Ruth Asawa’s Art Gets Permanent SF Home

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Jeff

While Ruth Asawa’s art has been touring across the world, from San Francisco to New York and now at the Bilbao Guggenheim in Portugal, the San Francisco artist has lacked a permanent home for the bulk of her work.  That … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Farmers Insurance ‘Fountainhead’

Posted on April 7, 2026 by John

I saw this Farmers Insurance commercial following college basketball during March Madness: “Cutting corners can leave you drowning in regret. If it’s important, it’s not worth compromising. That’s why with Farmers® you can get quality and savings.” It highlights an … Continue reading →

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China’s Tricked Out Lao Tou Le 

Posted on April 4, 2026 by High School Voices

By Guan Xiong Qiao A 76 year old man named Sun from Henan Province driving without a license racked up 279 traffic violations in one year. In China, you get 12 points when you get your driver’s license, and when … Continue reading →

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John Doe Chinaman wins 2026 Bancroft History Award

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Jeff

The book John Doe Chinaman by Princeton Professor Beth Lew-Williams has won the 2026 Bancroft Prize. Columbia University gives the Bancroft Prize annually to distinguished works in either or both American history and Diplomacy. A quick synopsis of this book: … Continue reading →

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