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March 19 - 25, 1998

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Opening the Book: Lowell student Bryant Tan says he's among the minority of students supporting a proposal to require more diversity in high-school reading lists. He says books like A Lesson Before Dying, by African American author Ernest Gaines, give him a new perspective.

Editorial: Though well-intentioned, S.F. schools' proposal is flawed

Letters: Comment from AsianWeek readers

Voices: How racism tears at kids--and parents

Yellow Pearls Who diversity advocates overlook

Emil Amok: Writing the book on bad policy

Aspirants: California's term-limit laws are opening up state Assembly seats to fresh candidates.

Newsmaker: The smoke hasn't cleared from Jian Wang's protest of New York City's fireworks policies.

Poster Protests: A Seattle restaurant's poster draws fury from activists.

Washington Journal: U.S. Rep. Jay Kim, R-Calif., says his campaign-related conviction won't stop him from running--but support is scant.

Buddhism's Appeal: The need for spiritual growth and connectedness draws many of us to Eastern religions.

Restaurant Settlement: Three former workers have agreed to drop claims against a restaurant that they had claimed boiled a raccoon-like animal.

Diversity in Education: S.F. considers requiring more diversity in high school reading lists, and a court rules that bilingual education is up to local districts. Here's how the issues affect Asian Americans.

Now Playing: Chicago's Asian American Showcase caters to younger artists and audiences.

Calendar: Events around the country of special interest to Asian Americans

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