Monthly Archives: July 2026

Plus One with Lisa and Morgan: Ken Jeong and Tran Ho

Posted on July 30, 2026 by John

As a fellow Duke alum and a founding national board member and Duke Northern California Duke Asian Alumni Alliance chapter founder, I follow Duke’s most famous Asian American alumni (and possibly most famous?), Ken Jeong, religiously. Recently I saw that … Continue reading →

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Kaitlyn Chen on Her Journey From Princeton to Ballhalla, Leadership and Forging Her Own Identity

Posted on July 27, 2026 by John

This interview by former WNBA (and fellow UCONN alum) Sue Bird from late June with WNBA’s Kaitlyn Chen of the Golden State Valkyries appeared in my YouTube feed recently. I think this is the longest interview I’ve seen ever with … Continue reading →

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MHG’s ‘Compassion Scholarship’ to Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders

Posted on July 26, 2026 by High School Voices

By Betty Chen In a world that often rewards ambition over empathy, this new Scholarship is betting on compassion. Through its Asian American led MHG Charitable Foundation, the hospitality company, known for its portfolio of boutique and luxury hotels, announced … Continue reading →

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An American 250 Exhibit: Hidden in Plain Sight – Asian Americans and the Making of America

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Jeff

Although July 4th and the biggest celebrations for the United States 250th Anniversary have already passed, an exhibit in in the Federal Hall National Memorial in New York will honor Asian American contributions to American society for twelve days starting … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn Destroys Fortune Cookies in Anti-China Campaign Ad

Posted on July 21, 2026 by John

A friend of mine sent me a link regarding this political ad showing Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn destroying fortune cookies. It was posted on her YouTube channel on July 8th – not sure where it was aired/streamed. It would be … Continue reading →

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Andrew Yang a Contestant in Fox’s ‘Nation’s Dumbest’

Posted on July 20, 2026 by John

I saw a promo on Fox while watching the World Cup and was surprised to see that former presidential and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang was one a contestant of anew reality TV show called Nation’s Dumbest: “The … Continue reading →

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Carmelo Anthony and Jeremy Lin Finally Break Silence on ‘Linsanity’

Posted on July 16, 2026 by John

Jeremy Lin met face-to-face with his former New York Knicks’ teammate Carmelo Anthony in a podcast published on June 12. They addressed the Linsanity “controversy” that Lin fans perceived when Lin didn’t stay with the Knicks, thinking that it was … Continue reading →

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Harvard Alumni Day 2026: Jonny Kim

Posted on July 14, 2026 by John

By now, we have all probably have heard of the ultimate Asian American “Model Minority” male, NASA astronaut, Harvard-trained physician, and decorated Navy SEAL Jonny Kim. But have you ever actually heard him speak? Well in this belated blog post, … Continue reading →

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This Din Tai Fung-inspired cucumber salad is the version worth saving.

Posted on July 10, 2026 by John

I have to recommended this quick video. I’ve had Din Tai Fung’s cucumber salad before and it is very delicious, so it made me want to try this recipe out: “If you have a cucumber and a deli container, you’re … Continue reading →

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California Declares May 17 Bruce Lee Day In Honor of Lee’s Return to SF From Hong Kong in 1959

Posted on July 7, 2026 by John

  In early July, the State of California officially designated May 17th ‘Bruce Lee Day’ “May 17 has officially been named Bruce Lee Day, marking the day he returned to San Francisco from Hong Kong at age 18 — as … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: H Mart

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Jeff

I first saw this commercial in H Mart while waiting for The Wife to finish shopping. I had never seen it on TV, but it played on the  monitors inside the store. This commercial and others on the H Mart … Continue reading →

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