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Lola’s Work: An Animated StoryCorps Feature

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Jeff

I was moved by this story about a devoted grandmother, which was featured on NPR and StoryCorps, and now StoryCorps has turned it into a featured animated story!   It also features some pictures painted by her and her grandson of … Continue reading →

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The Stories of our Elders: Lola’s Sacrifices and Life Lessons

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Jeff

With our Asian American elders under attack, we should remember that one way to honor them is to preserve their stories. One really convenient and great way to do that is through StoryCorps, which provides apps to record their stories … Continue reading →

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No Surprise: Asian Americans More Likely to Care For Elders

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Tim

A new AARP study tells us what all of us Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) already know. AAPIs are more likely than any other racial group to care for their elders. “Caregiving Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders” is … Continue reading →

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As Tech Transforms San Francisco, Elderly Filipino Man fights Eviction

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jeff

Much as been written about how the recent tech boom is transforming San Francisco and the resulting backlash.  We hear about protests of Google buses and artists leaving for Oakland (and perhaps pushing out other artists), but this New American … Continue reading →

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