Category Archives: Announcements

8Asians Daily: Join our Daily Newsletter

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Ernie

Hey, kids! Have you ever thought to yourself: “Man, 8Asians is a great blog, but sometimes I’m just too lazy to type in a web address in with my fingers?” Those social websites like Facebook and/or Twitter scare the sweet … Continue reading →

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GASP! Call for Bloggers

Posted on January 4, 2012 by sachi

Do you like shopping? Did you see the items you love during the 8Days of Giveaways and think that you would love to write about similar things? Then with 2012, you should consider joining the blog staff of GASP!, 8Asians’ … Continue reading →

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Call for Submissions: Asian American Studies Research Forum, University of Pennsylvania

Posted on December 8, 2011 by sachi

Have you done your own original research in any field relating to Asian American Studies? Would you like the chance to win $300 for it? Are you able to travel to Philadelphia? If so, then consider submitting your work to … Continue reading →

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8Asians Commenting Policy: Profile Photo & Real Identity or We’ll Delete

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Ernie

Given the recent comments on 8Asians lately, I think it’s time to remind everyone of this again: Personal attacks against other commenters are not permitted. You may question or argue about content, but not attack individuals. Comments that devolve into … Continue reading →

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8Asians Talk About: The Re-Design of GASP! (And The Cars That Go Boom)

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. Sometimes, we have … Continue reading →

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8Asians is Looking for Interns!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Ernie

As 8Asians slowly expands from our humble beginnings as a blog almost five years ago, we are looking for Editorial and Community Management Interns, Marketing and Social Media Interns and Design/Development Interns. These positions will great hands-on experience on working … Continue reading →

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The White House Initiative on APAs: “What’s Your Story?” Video Challenge

Posted on September 2, 2011 by John

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders recently announced the launch of its “What’s Your Story?” video challenge: The challenge aims to explore the personal stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) across the country who … Continue reading →

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GASP! is Looking for APA Shopping Bloggers!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Ernie

Our shopping blog GASP! is looking for contributors who love to scour Etsy, Amazon, and anywhere else in order to find the coolest products to feature. We expect contributors to write one post per week. No blogging experience is required. … Continue reading →

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GASP! Brings Coupons For Up To 20% Off

Posted on August 29, 2011 by sachi

Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still go shopping. GASP! – the official shopping blog of 8Asians dedicated to gadgets, gizmos and tchotchkes that highlight the Asian Pacific Islander community – has two special … Continue reading →

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Tickets on Sale for the 2nd Annual Kollaboration SF [SPONSORED POST]

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Guest Writer

“The second annual Kollaboration San Francisco show is fast approaching, and tickets are on sale NOW! Kollaboration San Francisco is the largest Asian American entertainment event of the Bay Area, and one of the fastest growing chapters of a nationwide … Continue reading →

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Effective Immediately: 8Asians New Commenting Policy

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Ernie

Over the past couple of months the discussion on this blog have been lively and intense on a variety of topics about entertainment, politics and identity issues. More than 90% percent of the conversation has been welcome. But a recent … Continue reading →

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Korean Food Gallery Hungry For Korean Food Enthusiasts

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Edward

I absolutely freakin’ love Korean food. Now, it may be the Korean pride in me talking but I think non-Koreans here can agree that for those who have tried it, the food is pretty fantastic. Whether it be the kimchi, … Continue reading →

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