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Author Archives: Jeff
Jollibee returns to San Francisco after six year Permitting Struggle
After a 15 year absence, Jollibee returns to San Francisco! I remember the old on 4th and Howard. The return of the America’s best fast food fried chicken was not easy. The company had applied to open a store in … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, Local, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Jollibee, San Francisco
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An American 250 Exhibit: Hidden in Plain Sight – Asian Americans and the Making of America
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
Asian American Commercial Watch: H Mart
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
Posted in Asian American Commercial Watch, Local, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Fremont, H Mart, Ranch 99
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Fast, Furious, and Forgotten: Asian Americans and Import Car Culture
When many people think of Asian Americans, especially here in Silicon Valley, they often picture engineers, tech startups, and academic/college-obsessed students. Motorhead isn’t a term that often comes to mind. But if you grew up certain Asian American neighborhoods, import … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lifestyles, Movies
Tagged import car culture, Kaila Yu, Ky-Phong Tran, The Fast and the Furious
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Universal Pictures Releases New Forgotten Island Trailer
A few months ago, we talked about a new animated movie based on Filipino folklore and culture, Forgotten Island. Today, Universal Pictures released a new Forgotten Island trailer. This one shows much more about the island itself and its inhabitants. While … Continue reading
How You Can Help Understand Asian American Cancer
It is currently a mystery why nonsmoking Asian American females are being diagnosed at a higher rate of lung cancer than other American women. In general, the understanding of cancer among Asian Americans has major gaps. Asian Americans account for … Continue reading
Asians Behaving Badly: Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang was a Chinese Government Agent
We used to do a series called Asians Behaving Badly. This series highlights Asians and Asian Americans who went against the model minority stereotype and did heinous things. As time went on, it fell out of favor. Indeed, during and … Continue reading
Posted in Asians Behaving Badly, Local, Southern California
Tagged Arcadia, China, Eileen Wang
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AAPI Thoughts on the US 250th Anniversary
I occasionally answer survey polls conducted by AP-NORC and AAPI Data. The results from a poll that I took in April, exploring how AAPI thoughts on the US 250th Anniversary have been released. Some highlights: Top words to describe the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged AAPI Data, AP-NORC, birthright citizenship, Perpetual Foreigner
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Asian American Medical Hazard: Gestational Diabetes
I thought I knew most of the major Asian American Medical Hazards, but this one surprised me. Asian American women have the highest risk of Gestational Diabetes. Some label this the largest undocumented disparity in maternal health. For those of … Continue reading
Posted in 8Series, Asian American Medical Hazard
Tagged Diabetes, GDM, Gestational Diabetes
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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
Posted in History, Local, Southern California
Tagged AAPI Heritage Month, AAPI History Month, Florence Choe, Memorial Day, U.S. Navy, US Memorial Day
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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
Posted in Local, San Francisco Bay Area, The Arts
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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