8 Most Popular Posts (Last Seven Days)
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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl
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The Difference Between Internment Camps and Concentration Camps
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PSA: Write in “Taiwanese” on the 2010 US Census
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Director Wayne Wang on APA Identity in the Media
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One Giant Leap for Kimchi
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Taiwanese American Michelle Wu Elected Mayor of Boston – Makes History!
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Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
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Asians In America: A Focus On Taiwanese Americans
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Category Archives: Local
Great Highway Closing Reminds San Francisco Chinese Americans Voters of their History of being Unheard
San Francisco Proposition K was a ballot initiative to close the Great Highway roadway shown above and turn into to a park. Some of the roadway to the south (at the top of the picture) was going to close anyway … Continue reading
Posted in Community, History, Local, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Great Highway, Joel Engardio, Proposition K, recall, San Francisco
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Indian vs Chinese, Migration Destination Similarities and Differences
Among Asian immigrants, Chinese and Indian migrants are the most populous, ranking as the third and second countries of origin for US immigrants, only behind Mexico. Despite coming from the same continent, the migration trends of both demographics related to … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local, New York, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California
Tagged chicago, China, enclave, immigration, India, migration, San Gabriel Valley
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AAPI DJs put their own Spin on Club Culture
As bedroom DJ Nick Cheong, better known as @nickcheo, lingered outside Los Angeles Koreatown club Catch One, excited fans asked him to take their BeReal and even for one of his American Spirits. He took each request in stride, but … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Lifestyles, Local, Music, Southern California
Tagged aapi, Asian fraternity, club culture, community, DJ Mandy, DJs, EDM, hip-hop, hyperpop, insomniac, Mayee Yeh, nick cheo, Nick Cheong, nickcheo, peaking duck, PLUR, raves, TikTok
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The NBA’s Golden State Warriors Celebrate Japanese Heritage Night
I’ve attended my share of various Asian themed heritage nights Golden State Warriors Games ever since I attended my first NBA game with Jeremy Lin‘s debut in the NBA October 29, 2010 against the Los Angeles Clippers, but I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Sports
Tagged basketball, Golden State Warriors, Japanese Heritage Night, NBA
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Sheng Thao, Former Oakland Mayor, Indicted on Corruption Charges Along with Other Asian Americans
Some eight months after having her house raided by federal agents and two months after being ousted from her office in Oakland in a recall election, Sheng Thao has been officially indicted on federal charges, along with her partner Andre … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Legal, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Oakland, Sheng Thao
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Nonsmoking Stanford Doctor and Professor tells his Lung Cancer Story
We have talked about the increasing incidence of lung cancer among female Asian American nonsmokers, but male Asian American doctor and Stanford professor Bryant Lin tells about his lung cancer story in a class called “From Diagnosis to Dialogue: A … Continue reading
The Forgotten Railroad Workers
Just over a decade ago, Stanford University quite ironically began “The Chinese Railroad Workers in North America Project,” a project that sought to detail the story of Chinese immigrant workers during the early days of their presence in America. The … Continue reading
Derek Tran edges out Michelle Steel in California’s Congressional District 45
Edwin had mentioned that there was a close election between Democrat Derek Tran and Republican Michelle Steel in his post about Westminster’s Little Saigon, I was curious about how this race would end up, and finally the race has been … Continue reading
Little Saigon – Legacy of South Vietnam
Little Saigon, Orange County – a small Vietnamese ethnic enclave nestled between Garden Grove and Westminster, home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam. With almost 100,000 Vietnamese living within Little Saigon, making up over 40% of Little Saigon’s … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local, Politics, Southern California
Tagged Derek Tran, LIttle Saigon, Michelle Steel, Westminster
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Sawtelle Japantown vs Little Tokyo
Sawtelle Japantown, Los Angeles – a quaint neighborhood in West LA just as big as its downtown counterpart. Born from its historical Japanese population in the early–mid 20th century, Sawtelle Japantown is a cornerstone of Japanese American history and culture, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, History, Local, Southern California
Tagged Little Tokyo, Sawtelle Japantown
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Little Tokyo – Small Corner, Big Place
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles – the largest official Japantown in the US and a bustling center of activity in the heart of LA. With strong connections to Japanese culture, cuisine, and media, Little Tokyo is one of the most popular … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Current Events, History, Southern California
Tagged Little Tokyo, los angeles
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Ousted in November Recall Election
After calls for her resignation after a number of incidents, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled from her office in this November’s election. She has to vacate her office after the election is officially certified, sometime between December 5 and … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Oakland, Pamela Price, Sheng Thao
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