KIELING, THE NEWEST FLING
December 29, 2005
Lisa Ling, formerly of The View, is now dating a man who wears a crotch sock. Perez Hilton dropped the bomb this week of Hollywood’s newest oddball couple when a source reportedly spotted Kieling getting hot and cutesy while Read more
Dragon and Horse Spirits Live On
December 29, 2005
For over a decade now, the Dragon Horse Lion Dance Association has been entertaining audiences, promoting family togetherness and carrying on the Chinese tradition and art form.
The group’s name comes from the Chinese saying “Loong Mah Jing Read more
Global Briefs
December 29, 2005
Stem-cell Scandal Raises Questions about S. Korea’s Culture
SEOUL, South Korea — As South Korea’s top scientist Hwang Woo-suk falls from his lofty perch amid a wave of allegations questioning Read more
Arts Briefs
December 29, 2005
Superman’s Villain Kal Penn Speaks Out
NEW YORK — Comedic actor Kal Penn is showing his villainous side in one of next year’s most eagerly anticipated films, Superman Returns. Read more
Food for Fuel
December 29, 2005
The Bay Area has seen its share of both windy and cold showers, and balmy and warm rain. And you can definitely feel the changes in season, especially at night.
I’m using an extra blanket and I had to break out my Sunbeam Read more
Effort To Save Famed World Trade Center Architect Minoru Yamasaki’s Studios
December 29, 2005
Many Asian American leaders and historical experts nationwide are beginning to raise concerns over the possible demolition of famed architect Minoru Yamasaki’s 17,000-square-foot single story studio/office facility in the commercial district of Troy, Michigan. Read more
The Top Stories for 2005, and for 2006?
December 29, 2005
For the past 26 years, AsianWeek has proudly laid claim to being this nation’s largest and oldest English language publication serving the Asian American community. Whether providing the dramatic U.S. Census figures documenting the unprecedented growth of our Read more
Wary of the New ‘Mata Hari’ Image
December 29, 2005
Although the case against Southern California socialite and businesswoman Katrina Leung ended with almost all charges against her being dismissed, many say it raises grave concerns over a new kind of stereotyping that questions the loyalty of Asian Americans. Read more
Memories of Mom and Canals
December 29, 2005
What will we remember about 2005? On the positive side, Asian Pacific Americans saw individual and community accomplishments in politics, sports, film and other endeavors. On the downside, we endured the passing of Asian Pacific American heroes such as Fred Korematsu and non-APAs who gave so much to us, including redress researcher Jack Herzig and civil rights advocate Herb Holman. Read more
Memoirs from a JA Male
December 29, 2005
As a Japanese-born male who spent a greater part of my adult life in the United States, I’ve had a keen interest in portrayals of Japan and Asians in the American media. I believe that negative portrayals found in movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s in the 1960s through the Read more
Letters to the Editor
December 29, 2005
•Susan Ralston: White House Servant or Advocate?
I was there [and saw that] Susan Ralston (“Ralston May Be More than a Footnote,” Dec. 15) was challenged by NaFFAA Chairman Loida Lewis during the national convention. Read more
Emil Amok: Year of the Transgressor
December 29, 2005
This has been the 10th year of my column in AsianWeek, a fact that I am forever grateful to the late John Fang and his family.
You’d think after 10 years of going amok, the picture for Asian Americans would be far rosier, with my column topics indicating a broad acceptance Read more