Category Archives: Community

LAAPFF 2014: “Firestorm” International Showcase Film, Community Co-Presented by 8Asians

The 2014 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival runs from May 01 – May 11 at the Director’s Guild of America (DGA), CGV Cinemas located in Koreatown, the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at NCPD in Little Tokyo, and the historic Art … Continue reading

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LAAPFF 2014: “Jeepney” Documentary Feature, Community Co-Presented by 8Asians

The 2014 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival opened its 30th anniversary season last week to great excitement with George Takei and To Be Takei. The 2014 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival runs from May 01 – May 11 … Continue reading

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Deadline Today: Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s (OACC) #APIVoices Video Contest

The Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s (OACC) #APIVoices video contest will conclude today MONDAY, 4/14! Submit a brief 30 second to 3 minute video about an issue you care about as an API for the chance to win $50, shoutouts from … Continue reading

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Experience Irwindale Sriracha “Nuisance” For Yourself

So apparently the controversy over the sriracha smell in Irwindale is not over. Residents of the city are still complaining about the spicy smell and sting in their eyes from the sauce making factory, and just yesterday, LA Times reported … Continue reading

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The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) Presents: #APIVoices YouTube Video Contest

8Asians is an official media partner of this project. The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) is proud to present our national #APIVoices YouTube Video Contest! This is YOUR chance to share a topic that you feel is relevant to the … Continue reading

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Join the National AAPI Community Google+ Hangout: February 20, 2014

By Kiran Ahuja on WhiteHouse.gov Please join the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI), as well as government, civic and business leaders from across the country on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 3 PM ET for … Continue reading

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Asian American Journalists Have Space to Shine In The Changing Industry

Former anchor of The Today Show Ann Curry spoke at the 2013 national convention of Asian American Journalists Association in New York City about keeping faith and passion in the changing industry. Before a flight to the edge of Syria, … Continue reading

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Kollaboration SF 4: Post-Event Wrap Up (8/3/2013)

I had heard of Kollaboration SF before (“an annual event and movement produced by young Asian and Pacific Islander (API) professionals and students to promote a strong API presence in entertainment and media.”), but had never attended a show. I … Continue reading

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LA Ticket Giveaway: 2013 V3 Digital Media Conference

UPDATE: Congrats to the winners: Komo, Le Lisa, sharon yamato, Debra Dilger! V3 Digital Media Conference is coming up right around the corner. The event kicks off, on Friday June 14th, with an Opening Awards Reception at the Pacific Asia … Continue reading

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Asian American Women Champions of Change

Inspiration is rarity these days. But when I read about these incredible women who are truly making a difference in their communities,  both locally and globally, I get super excited…and hopeful, which is also somewhat elusive these days. The White … Continue reading

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Spoken Word by Jason Chu: ‘A Thousand Names,’ for Asian Heritage Month

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcIBr1D1gNU Jason Chu is back with a new spoken word piece for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2013. Filmed by Jason Poon and with help from Marc Liu, this piece is done “in memory of those who came before – … Continue reading

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What It Means To Be a U.S. Citizen

“I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign . . . state or sovereignty  . . . ; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the … Continue reading

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