Brenda Song’s Crazed, Hypersexualized Asian Female Stereotype in “The Social Network”
I haven’t seen The Social Network — nor do I really plan to see it anytime soon. I mean, how…
Category: Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders
Christine O’Donnell Reveals China’s Plans to Invade America
In 2006, Christine O’Donnell, who was running for the Republican Senate primary in Delaware, cited “classified” information from a “non-profit” that supported…
“Super Asian Man” And His New Super-Cute Baby
For those of you who read this blog back before the reboot, you’ll remember that I live-blogged the entire Cook…
It’s Official – Pete Rouse is the first Asian American Chief of Staff!
The White House announced this morning that, as anticipated, senior advisor to the president Pete Rouse will replace Rahm Emanuel…
Obama Appoints First Asian American Chief of Staff?
(H/T: Jeff Yang) In what has possibly been the worst-kept secret in Washington, current Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel officially…
CNN Interview with Chef Ming Tsai
I found this interview great and relatable — 5 things that Chef Tsai’s mom taught him about cooking (and eating):…
The War on Undocumented Immigrants’ Unheard Victims
(H/T: J.S.) The war on undocumented immigrants has dominated news coverage over the last six months, fueled in large part…
Rally in Minnesota this Weekend To Demand Justice in Murder of Fong Lee
(H/T: Slant Eye for the Round Eye) The justice system in this country has one simple, straightforward task: to uphold civic…
It’s Official – January 30th is Fred Korematsu Day in California
(H/T Angry Asian Man, Korematsu Institute) It’s official! Thanks in no small part to community efforts spearheaded by the Korematsu…
MILLIONS: A (hopeful) Web Series
I got an email from Andrew Chung of Jaded Media, a writer, filmmaker, illustrator and fellow Torontonian (woot! woot!), telling…
Reminder: Vote for Asian American Pepsi Refresh Projects
Don’t forget that voting for Pepsi Refresh Projects ends this week September 30th. Click here for the list I compiled for…
Register Now for ASPIRE’s 2010 Asian American Women in Leadership Conference
ASPIRE — Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence — is holding their 6th annual day-long Asian American Women in Leadership…