Category Archives: Community

Residents Sue City of Fullerton for Shutting Asian Americans Out of Electoral Process

Posted on March 18, 2015 by 8AsiansNews

The ACLU Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal), Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice – LA), the Law Office of Robert Rubin, and Sidley Austin, LLP sued the City of Fullerton today for violating the California Voting … Continue reading →

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A comment to Lela Lee of Angry Little Asian Girl, by Min Jung Kim

Posted on February 17, 2015 by minjung

EDITORS NOTE FROM JOZ: For background, over the weekend, Lela Lee of Angry Little Asian Girl posted this: Why the “Angry Asian Man” is pissing me off. Today, Phil Yu of Angry Asian Man responded: I AM BEING THREATENED WITH … Continue reading →

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8$: ‘Old People Play;’ A Workshop Production

Posted on February 8, 2015 by jozjozjoz

8$ is a series which occasionally highlights interesting crowdfunding projects. Every day, the 8Asians team is inundated by many worthy pitches. We are unable to highlight every one that comes our way, or even the ones we might individually support. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Wish: Asian Women’s Home Expansion

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Jeff

“He hit me a lot. He hit me if the dinner was late. He hit me if I didn’t polish the shoes the right way.” Kathy, who arrived from India in 2010, left an abusive marriage with nothing but the … Continue reading →

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8Asians Founder Ernie Hsiung Named to Miami Herald’s “20 Under 40” List

Posted on November 10, 2014 by jozjozjoz

Congrats to 8Asians Founder, Ernie Hsiung for being recognized for his work in Miami to facilitate civic engagement through technology. From Miami Herald: Ernie Hsiung is on a mission to build Miami’s tech community by creating networking opportunities for software … Continue reading →

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Sumi Sevilla Haru, First and Only Woman of Color to Serve as SAG Interim President, Dies at 75

Posted on October 17, 2014 by jozjozjoz

Last year, I had the honor of conducting a number of interviews of notable figures for a documentary celebrating East West Players’ 50th anniversary. One of the interviewees was Sumi Sevilla Haru, who came with a copy of her book, … Continue reading →

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JACL Inouye Fellowship Seeking Applications… Deadline August 31, 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by 8AsiansNews

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is accepting applications for the Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship in Washington, D.C. The fellowship is based in the JACL D.C. office and includes the following programs: Staff and monitor key legislative initiatives and issues … Continue reading →

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APIAVote is looking for storytellers… deadline August 31, 2014

Posted on August 23, 2014 by 8AsiansNews

APIAVote is looking for storytellers… journalism students or individuals who have experience in writing for any form of media (print/audio/video/online/photography). We are building a national communications team to help write and produce stories about Asian American and Pacific Islander voters … Continue reading →

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2014 SF Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival Photo Contest – $500 Grand Prize

Posted on August 12, 2014 by 8AsiansNews

Founded in 1988 by May Louie, the San Francisco Chinatown Merchants Association (SFCMA) is an independent community organization dedicated to the revitalization of commerce and tourism in one of America’s most unique historic neighborhoods. In 1991, shortly after the devastating … Continue reading →

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Unwelcomed Chinese Mothers and Their Anchor Babies

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Shako Liu

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please see 8Asians’ previous coverage on the topic of anchor babies –Joz NBC’s Rock Center on China & Birth Tourism (11/2/2011) The Tough Life Of An Anchor Baby (6/22/2011) Maternity Tourism Not Only Used For Anchor Babies (6/14/2011) … Continue reading →

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‘A Day in the Life of Asian Pacific America 2014’ Exhibit Opens on the 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jozjozjoz

On May 10, 2014, over 500 people captured more than 2,000 moments through a collection of photos and films for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. The result, after curation, is today’s opening of A Day in the Life of … Continue reading →

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V3con 2014: Preview of Featured Topic Presentations

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Guest Writer

By Eugene Hung This post is the last of a series that has introduced 8Asians readers to some of this year’s V3 Digital Media Conference (V3con) honorees, speakers, panelists, and performers. The V3con Opening Awards Reception will be held on … Continue reading →

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