Tag Archives: San Gabriel Valley

Asian American Cultural Landmarks: The San Gabriel Valley and Beyond

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Jeff

While conflicts have increased about American historical monuments and landmarks, especially regarding statues of slave owners or institutions named after racists, this article from Hyperallergic asks, what kind of cultural landmarks do Asian Americans establish?   In “In American’s “First Suburban … Continue reading →

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Missing Persons Case, Los Angeles area: Richard Im

Posted on January 6, 2020 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 2/18/2020: Family Update: A person who is aware of our search came across our brother and encouraged him to reach out. Richard then made contact with us by phone to let us know that he is safe. However, Richard … Continue reading →

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The Fung Brothers: Din Tai Fung ft. Dannie Riel

Posted on May 29, 2015 by John

As you know, I’m a big fan of the Taiwanese restaurant chain Din Tai Fung, and most recently blogged about their new restaurant opening up later this year in San Gabriel Valley. Well, apparently the YouTube sensation The Fung Brothers … Continue reading →

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Documenting The Rise Of Asian Majority Suburbs: Numbers And Implications

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Jeff

While the rise of Asian Ethnoburbs had been highlighted last year, the much debated (and maligned) Pew Report on Asian Americans says that only around 11% of Asian Americans live in such neighborhoods.  The report implies that Asian Americans are … Continue reading →

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Book Review: I Love Yous Are For White People

Posted on September 26, 2009 by jee

I just ended a wondrously tumultuous journey reading Lac Su’s I Love Yous are for White People. In his memoir, Su poignantly paints vivid picture after picture of his family’s escape from Vietnam and their subsequent survival in the US. … Continue reading →

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