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Tag Archives: suicide
Asian American Family Sues Harvard, but not for what you might think
Lawsuits against Harvard and well-known selective universities contending discrimination against Asian Americans have happened over the years, with the lawsuit sponsored by Edward Blum still in play and actively opposed by Harvard. In late 2018, another kind of lawsuit against … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Education, Health, Lifestyles
Tagged Harvard University, lawsuit, Looking for Luke, Luke Tang, mental health, suicide
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September is Suicide Prevention Month; “Together Not Alone” PSA #IFEELALIVE
#IFEELALIVE is a national awareness campaign launched on the Love and Discovery blog in support of Suicide Prevention Month in September. Suicide was the 8th leading cause of death for Asian-Americans, whereas it was the 11th leading cause of death … Continue reading
The “it’s ok” Campaign Counters Stigma of Mental Illness
The it’s ok Campaign is an effort to battle the stigma of depression and mental illness in Asian American communities. This project run by the Corporate Asian American Employee Network (CAAEN) will center its efforts around their Facebook page, where … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyles
Tagged CAAEN, Corporate Asian American Employee Network, it's ok, mental health, suicide
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Asian Americans Have the Highest Suicide Rate for American Women Over 65
Asian American women above the age of 65 have the highest suicide rate of any American ethnic group of women, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Their suicide rate of 6.5 per 100,000 was followed by white … Continue reading
Third Soldier In Danny Chen Case Gets Three Months And Demotion
Staff Sargent Blaine G. Dugas Jr received three months and a demotion in the 3rd trial associated with Danny Chen’s Suicide. He was convicted of dereliction of duty, specifically that he failed to look after the well-being of his soldiers … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Current Events, Discrimination
Tagged Blaine Dugas, courtmartial conviction, Danny Chen, suicide, U.S. Military
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Sergeant Adam Holcomb Sentenced To Month in Jail & Docked Pay In Danny Chen Case
The first trial of those court-martialed relating to the death of Private Danny Chen ended with Sergeant Adam Holcomb being sentenced to a month in prison and getting docked a month in pay. Holcomb was found guilty of maltreatment of … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Current Events, Discrimination
Tagged courtmartial conviction, Danny Chen, Hazing, Sergeant Adam Holcomb, suicide, U.S. Military
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Third Trial In Harry Lew Hazing/Suicide Case Finds Lance Corporal Carlos Orozco III Not Guilty
After the hazing and suicide of Harry Lew, three Marines were put on trial. The trial of the first Marine ended up in a demotion and 30 days in prison, and the trial of the second Marine ended in a … Continue reading
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Tagged court martial verdict, Harry Lew, Hazing, suicide, U.S. Marines
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Not Guilty Verdict In Hazing Trial Stuns Harry Lew’s Family
Marine Lance Corporal Harry Lew committed suicide in Afghanistan after being hazed by fellow marines when he fell asleep on watch in a foxhole. Three Marines were charged, and in the trial of the second one, Sgt. Benjamin Johnson, the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination
Tagged court martial verdict, Harry Lew, Hazing, suicide, U.S. Marines
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Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest: Depression & Suicide Among Asian American Women
By Kristina Wong Kristina Wong delves deep into the sky high rates of depression and suicide among Asian American Women to make ‘Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.’ “I’m Definitely Not Crazy. But I Probably am Lying.” My earliest memories … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyles, Movies, Observations, The Arts
Tagged depression, film, Kristina Wong, mental health, suicide
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Mirai Nagasu Joins the U.S. 2010 Olympic Women Figure Skating Team
Over the weekend, Arcadia, California native and sixteen year old Mirai Nagasu came in second place in the 2010 US Figure Skating Championship to secure a spot on the U.S. women’s figure skating team for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Earlier … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Southern California, Sports
Tagged Arcadia, figure skating, ice skating, Kristi Yamaguchi, Michelle Kwan, Mirai Nagasu, Olympics, Sports, suicide, women
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