Daughter of Asian Pacific America
October 28, 2005
In Strangers from a Different Shore, Ronald Takaki writes: “There are no Asians in Asia, only people with national identities, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino. But on this side of the Pacific, there are Asian Americans.” Read more
Try a Break in Routine
October 28, 2005
A certain comfort, or rather, peace of mind, comes with routine. From a cup of Earl Grey in the morning to Sunday nights with The Simpsons, we all have our “rituals” (and I use that word loosely), which give us happiness and satisfaction. Read more
Nation Briefs
October 28, 2005
Mother Wants Asian Upbringing for Daughter
BELLEVUE, Wash. –– Joyce Shui says she will continue to fight to give her younger daughter a multicultural and multilingual Read more
Fans to Idols
October 28, 2005
In the ever-changing anime convention culture, where someone’s idea of entertainment may be hit-or-miss, Geneon Entertainment USA came upon a way to produce a celebrity out of the legions of anime fans when they started teaming up with Anime Expo in Southern Read more
‘BANYAN,’ A PILIPINO TAKE ON ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’
October 28, 2005
Inspired by The Wizard of Oz, Jeannie Barroga’s new play, BANYAN, is a modern Pilipino interpretation of the classic tale. BANYAN incorporates Pilipino fantasy and folklore into its story. Instead of using witches, BANYAN utilizes the Pilipino obsession with the much- Read more
A Korean American TV Invasion?
October 28, 2005
It’s autumn, and that means the six TV networks are pulling out their new programs in the hopes of finding the next CSI or Desperate Housewives. The recurring theme this season seems to be the invasion of supernatural forces, in shows like Fathom and, yes, Read more
For D2S and The PACIFICS, It’s about Reality, not Bling
October 28, 2005
Very few people get to make a living out of what they are truly passionate about in life. In the rare instance that one does, the pay is often minimal. Actually, the real payoff is usually more like bragging rights. Just ask the crew behind the TV show Distortion 2 Static (D2S): Read more
Bush APA Panel’s Roadshow
October 28, 2005
OAKLAND, Calif. –– Completing an exhausting fact-finding tour of the country, the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) prepared for its final session last week at a pre-meeting cocktail reception in Oakland Chinatown. Read more
Assessing the Assessor Candidates
October 28, 2005
Appointed incumbent San Francisco Assessor Phil Ting, former Deputy Assessor Ron Chun and Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval debated at the League of Women Voters last week in their three-way race for the job to be decided Nov. 8, Election Day. Read more
After 94 Years, Cathay Club Plays No More
October 28, 2005
Ending an era of bringing music to San Francisco Chinatown and much of the outside world, the Cathay Club will officially close its doors as one of the oldest existing clubs of Chinatown. William Lowe, Leo Mark, Bill Chin and Ray Lym represent the oldest surviving link Read more
Hee-Hall for APA Women
October 28, 2005
Asian Pacific American women have exacted poetic revenge by ousting Treasure Island Development Authoritarian Tony Hall as executive director. Attorney and authority board chair Claudine Cheng led the 6-1 vote to toss Hall, and installed Joanne Sakai as Read more
Vets Salute 61st ‘Attack Day’
October 28, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO –– From the pageantry of dress uniform veterans and soldiers, to the dignity of the famed “Filipino veterans,” to the inspirational renditions of both the United States’ and Philippines’ national anthem, approximately 400 people gathered at Read more
