Monthly Archives: May 2026

Tram Nguyen Running for Congress – 6th Congressional District of Massachusetts

Recently, I had an opportunity to attend a meet-and-greet for 39-year-old Massachusetts State Representative Tram Nguyen, who is running for Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District. Having been born-and-raised in Western Massachusetts (where there were very few Asians in the 70s and … Continue reading

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US Memorial Day: Remembering Florence Choe

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 country.  This Memorial Day, we are remembering Florence … Continue reading

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Artist Miljohn Ruperto featured at Stanford’s Cantor Art Museum

When I heard that Filipino American Artist Miljohn Ruperto would be featured at Stanford’s Cantor Art Museum, I had to go see his work.  I rarely see Filipino artists featured at art museums. His show is titled Animal, Vegetable, nor … Continue reading

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CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook

Overview of The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook I’ve known professor and filmmaker Valerie Soe ever since she started producing her documentary film, Love Boat: Taiwan, where I eventually became a minor producer, interview subject, and archival footage provider. So … Continue reading

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CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: Breaking the Code (some spoilers)

While looking through the CAAMFest 2026 online guide, the documentary Breaking the Code, caught my eye. After seeing the film, I regret not being able to see the film in-person, especially since the subject of the film, Kanwal Rekhi and … Continue reading

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Is Pandan becoming the New Trendy Asian Flavor?

Is pandan becoming the new trendy Asian flavor?  Will it join matcha and ube in that category?  While the article that mentioned this focused on the Bay Area’s extended Silicon Valley region (which is heavily Asian), I am think this … Continue reading

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CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: Forge

I was not able to view Forge in person at its CAAMFest 2026 screening, but so I watched the screener provided to me. I found the plot intriguing, plus Kelly Marie Tran stars in this independent film: “Siblings Raymond and … Continue reading

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CAAMFest 2026: Opening Night featuring ‘The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas’ & Gala

One of my favorite events in the San Francisco Bay Area since moving here in 1999 is attending CAAMFest. CAAM stands for the Center for Asian American Media. CAAMFest 2026 celebrated its 44th year as the nation’s leading showcase for … Continue reading

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Taiwan Documentary ‘Invisible Nation’ Airing in May AND Streaming NOW on PBS

I’ve been a big fan of the documentary Invisible Nation ever since I first saw the film back in October 2023 at the Mill Valley Film Festival. I have even become friends with the director/producer Vanessa Hope.  I am excited now … Continue reading

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Jamie Ding’s Jeopardy Winning Streak Ended: More Love and Hate

Jamie Ding’s Jeopardy Winning Streak ended this week. On the same day that I posted about his success too! As with when he was winning, his exit has generated both love and hate. What did he do that has drawn … Continue reading

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