Tag Archives: Vincent Chin

NPR: His Life Cut Short, Vincent Chin Is Remembered For What Might Have Been – 35 Years Later

Posted on June 27, 2017 by John

Recently, NPR interviewed Vincent Chin’s best friend and best nan, Gary Koivu, to remember Chin, on the 35th anniversary of his death:   “Gary Koivu met Chin when they were in the first grade and their teacher introduced Chin to … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Fortunes” by Peter Ho Davies

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Lily

Peter Ho Davies’ latest novel The Fortunes traverses 150 years of Chinese American history through the stories of four characters. Beginning with Ah Ling, biracial servant to railroad baron Charles Crocker in the late nineteenth century, the book moves on to … Continue reading →

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An Asian American’s Thoughts On The Killing Of Trayvon Martin

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Edward

As most of you may have heard by now, the media has been blowing up the past several weeks over the death of Trayvon Martin, a 17 year old African American kid who was shot and killed on February 26th … Continue reading →

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Cuéntame: Fighting Against Hatred & Violence

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Edward

Unai Montes-Irueste of Cuéntame Outreach shared this video with me and after watching it, I am reminded that while we should have pride and solidarity with our own Asian Pacific American communities, we must constantly be vigilant and extend our … Continue reading →

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Hate Crimes are Not Funny: Asian American Groups Protest The Goods

Posted on August 21, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Asian American groups protest THE GOODS: hate crimes are not funny, originally uploaded by !!! :: jozjozjoz :: !!!. As reported by Angry Asian Man and also by 8Asians, various Asian American groups protested The Goods for its “Pearl Harbor” … Continue reading →

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