Tag Archives: immigrants

Jamie Ding’s Jeopardy Winning Streak Ended: More Love and Hate

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Jeff

Jamie Ding’s Jeopardy Winning Streak ended this week. On the same day that I posted about his success too! As with when he was winning, his exit has generated both love and hate. What did he do that has drawn … Continue reading →

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2012 LAAPFF Opening & Shanghai Calling Review

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Edward

Ah, the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is here. It’s that one time of the year where a truck load of Asians and Asian Americans in the entertainment industry here in LA come to mingle amongst themselves for … Continue reading →

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‘2 Broke Girls’ Creator Defends Ethnic Stereotypes… With More Stereotypes

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Edward

On January 10th, at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, things got a bit hairy and awkward at the Q&A panel for CBS’ new comedy “2 Broke Girls” when critics asked the show creator, Michael Patrick King, of … Continue reading →

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Asian American Childhood Obesity on the Rise

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Jeff

“Do I have to play basketball this summer?” asked Number One Son.  He really didn’t want to do sports this summer, and apparently he is not alone.  This article mentions that Asian-American boys have the lowest sports participation rate (39%) … Continue reading →

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