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- Jeremy Linsanity: Explaining Lin’s Appeal and Importance (Before He Became a Star)Written in January 2011, before Linsanity swept across the world, this article explains why Jeremy Lin matters so much to Asian American community and how pressure to "represent" may have hampered him in the past.
- The New RacismAsian Pacific Americans are increasingly using to their advantage their rising numbers and high incomes as leverage to get what they want. They’re letting non-Asian Americans know they won’t be pushed around anymore.
- Little Known Facts About Asian AmericansLittle known facts about Asian Americans from war heroes to Oscar winners.
'The Nine Lives of Chloe King's' Ki Hong Lee Hopes to Influence Asian American ActorsKi Hong Lee is one of the young co-stars in the ABC Family series '..."The Nine Lives of Chloe King.' At a recent press event, Lee talked about his influences, his first big gig and his plans for the future.- Asian American Diversity and AssimilationThe term Asian Americans is constructed from 14 different subgroups. Each sub group has assimilated in American culture in their own unique way. This article looks at differences and similarities between them.
- Apple's IPAD2 is Tailor Made for Asian AmericansThe new IPAD2 from Apple offers technology savvy Asian American users an ergonomic machine with: communication via video conference, higher web browsing speeds, and increased accesses to an array of applications.
- Three Hot Asian American StarsThis article provides the biography of five Asian American actresses who became successful in Hollywood.
8 Awesome Asian-American StarsFind out more about these cool Asian-American celebs- EWPACTS Gives Asian Americans Access to HollywoodEast West Player's Alliance of Creative Talent Services (EWPACTS) program focuses on bringing visibility of Asian American artists to casting directors, producers, and other executives in the theatre, film and television industries.
- Far East Movement Puts Asian Americans on the Hip Hop ChartsElectro Hop Quartet Group consisting of Asian Americans makes it to the top of the music charts.
Asian Americans Are the Most PatrioticAsian Americans, once the target of derision during World War II, have demonstrated in surveys to be the most patriotic.- Asian American ScholarshipsMany students from Asian American group of people cannot afford education as they are usually from low or medium income households. Asian American scholarships are designed and created specifically for Asian American group of people.
- Asian-Americans in Hollywood: Defying StereotypesWhy the influx of Asians on prime time TV and the silver screen? The types of role Asian actors get, their journey to get where they are, and how they're breaking the stereotyped that has often kept Asian actors confined to certain roles.
- Asian-American Students Beaten at Philadelphia High SchoolViolent attacks on Asian-American students bring long standing problem to School District of Philadelphia.
- (MOVIES) Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival GuideThe Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival puts the spotlight on the talents of local, regional and international film industry professionals.
Asian American Heritage Month and the Heroism of the 442nd of WW IIThe 442nd was the most decorated unit in World War II. In spite of Japanese being put in prisoner-of-war camps, the sons of Japanese immigrants volunteered to defend America, showing themselves as loyal citizens.- Analysis of Racial Identities in Harold and KumarRacial identities play a large role in how Americans view themselves and making stereotypes a normal part of life.
- Asian American Identity and Japanese Anime: An ExplorationThe protagonist of most Japanese anime cartoons is white with blonde hair and blue eyes. What does this say about Asian identity, and how might this affect Asian Americans?
- Proud to Be Asian AmericanThis is an autobiography of my experience as an Asian American. It talks about my inner conflicts and how I resolve them.
- Obesity Rates in Asian AmericansSome summaries on studies on obesity, and obesity in Asian Americans.
- Why Are There No Asian Americans in Major Professional Sports?An explanation of cultural differences and stereotypes that dissuade Asian Americans from playing sports.
- The Theme Of Secrets In Asian-American LiteratureA research paper on the theme of secrets in Asian-American Literature
- The High Suicide Rate of Asian AmericansThe only ethnic group in the United States more likely to commit suicide than Asian Americans is Native Americans.
- Washington University Needs More Asian-American and Ethnic StudiesAn endorsement of more ethnic and Asian--American studies, and a reduction in tuition at American universities.
State House Hopeful Addresses Asian-Americans on Polling Place Language BarriersDemocratic candidate, Brian Kline, addressed several hundred Asian-Americans at a Lunar New Year gala regarding the difficulty non-English speaking residents have in exercising their votes due to language barriers.- East West Players Shed Dawn's Light on the WorldFor a deeper human understanding, its important for all of us to go and see this exciting world premiere play
- How the Model Minority Stereotype Affects Asian Americans and Their Performance in SchoolA look at how the model minority stereotype affects Asian Americans and their performance in school.
Asian-Americans: Model Minority?Throughout history, categorizing people into racial groups has been a primary way of simplifying our social world. The depiction of Asian-Americans as a model minority serves as an example.- Hilary Clinton Creates "AAPI for Hillary" to Persuade Asian American VotersThere has never been a focus on the Asian American population of this magnitude before. The committee hopes to expand in the next couple of months and is expected to launch the Nevada committee of AAPI for Hillary next month.
- The Yellow Peril: How Asians Were and Are Represented in the MediaA look at how Asians were portrayerd in movies and currently, on TV and in other media outlets.
- California's Mexican-Americans and Asian-AmericansThe United States of America is a melting pot for many different people, from many different ethnicities and cultures. In no state is this more true than in California, where the two particular cultures I studied, Asian-Americans and Mexican-Americans.
- Discrimination Towards AsiansA discussion of discrimination against Asians
Asian-American Leaders Speak Out Against "Why I Hate Blacks" EditorialAsian Week ran an editorial entitled "Why I Hate Blacks" in it's February 23rd edition. Although it's been removed, should publications be held responsible for the editorials they publish?- Asians in America: Is the "Yellow Peril" Fact or Fiction?To many Americans "Asians" are either those employed in restaurants, offering sushi or Chow Mein or smoked eel, or they are like the movies' Charlie Chan, clever and always with a philosophical message.
- Asian Stereotypes and Hollywood: A Look at the Roles that Asian American Males and Females Play in Film and TelevisionGrowing up Asian, there haven't been many role models, celebrity-wise, to look up to. But there have been some and lately Asian Americans seem to be making bigger strides in the film industry.
- Advertising to Asian-AmericansUsing generalizations and stereotypes to advertise to the Asian-American community, whose presence in the U.S. is increasing rapidly, is not the approach any advertising company should be taking.
- Asian Americans: Don't Forget Vincent ChinVincent Chin was murdered because he was Asian. Yet, the murderers got bascially got away with it. Asian Americans must remember the injustice of his murder.
- Best Clothing Shopping for Asian-American WomenA summary of clothing stores that cater to smaller sized women, including shoe stores.
- Asian American Cultural IconsAsian Americans have made so many contributions to American society that the list of Asian American cultural icons is endless. Asian American cultural icons can be found in areas ranging from architecture and entertainment to technology and fashion.
- Asian American HistoryA brief history of Asian Americans. Also containing attributes from their culture into our melting pot United States.
