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

Posted on May 5, 2026 by John

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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Love and Hate for Jeopardy Contestant Jamie Ding

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Jeff

Nothing increases Jeopardy ratings like a long winning streak.  Jeopardy contestant Jamie Ding has a current 31 game winning streak that has people taking notice, including Good Morning America, which interviewed him last week. Some of that notice is bad, … Continue reading →

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Larry Itliong’s Son Responds to Cesar Chavez Abuse Revelations

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Jeff

In the response to a New York Times investigation, Larry Itliong’s Son Responds to Cesar Chavez Abuse Revelations in this Emil Guillermo Op-Ed.  Jonny Itliong tells Guillermo: I’ve been fighting people for years who think Cesar Chavez was a saint.He … Continue reading →

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Alysa Liu’s Gold and other Asian American Winter Olympics News

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Jeff

We have news of Alysa Liu and other notable Asian American Winter Olympics athletes. Milano Cortina witnessed an interesting mix of triumph, disappointment, and controversy for Asian American competitors. Some of that news extends far beyond athletics. In the highly … Continue reading →

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USPS Stamp Honoring Bruce Lee Stamp Released

Posted on February 20, 2026 by John

This past Wednesday, February 18th, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced the release of a stamp honoring Bruce Lee: “Lee was born in San Francisco in 1940 and raised in Hong Kong, where he began appearing in movies. His … Continue reading →

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The Rise of Houston’s Asian American Population

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Jeff

We have talked about Asian ethnoburbs in states of California, Hawaii, and even in Georgia, but we have not detailed any in Texas. A study from Rice University’s Kinder Institute details the rise of Houston’s Asian American Population. Houston is … Continue reading →

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Dada Banatao Obituary and Celebration of Life

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Jeff

Dado Banatao‘s family recently posted what should be the official Dado Banatao obituary and announced a time and place for his celebration of life.  The event venue has reached its limit, so there is no space for any more guests. … Continue reading →

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Filipino American Silicon Valley Pioneer Dado Banatao dies at 79

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Jeff

I was saddened to read that Filipino American Silicon Valley Pioneer Dado Banatao dies at 79. As you can see from his story shown in the video above, his life was a true rags-to-riches story.  Not only was he a … Continue reading →

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The First Asian American Rabbi: Angela Buchdahl

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Jeff

I read about the first Asian American Rabbi, Angela Buchdahl, in an article talking about her visit to San Francisco synagogue. She was promoting her recently published book, Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi’s Story of Faith, Identity, and … Continue reading →

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Burglars Target Asian Americans across the United States

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Jeff

Many news outlets across the country have reported how burglars target Asian Americans for robbery. Organized crime rings from South America are behind the crimes.  In states as varied as Oregon, Colorado and Florida, these crime rings rob the homes … Continue reading →

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New Monument to the Rock Springs Massacre of Chinese

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Jeff

Over the Labor Day weekend, the town of Rock Springs Wyoming unveiled a statue to commemorate the 28 Chinese miners killed in the Rock Springs Massacre. The statue called Requiem shows a Chinese miner standing in the ruins while holding … Continue reading →

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The Filipino American City of Waipahu

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Jeff

Daly City in California is often cited as a center for Filipino American culture.  Completely understandable with Filipino Americans comprising 35% of its population. On a recent vacation to Hawaii, I discovered a city that is an even bigger center  … Continue reading →

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