» Filipino Man Sentenced For Writing Racial Hate Letters
» Forum for Communities of Color During the RNC
» Assemblywoman Ma’s Legislation Passed by State Assembly
» Arrests Made in Cemetery Thefts in Colma
» APA’s Perform in Community Classical Music Concert
» Chinese Cultural Center Film Screening and Workshop
» Nishikori Makes Name for Himself at U.S. Open
» Gold-Medalist Chinese Gymnast Not Upset by Age Controversy
» Asian American Journalist Association in Search of Executive Director
» Chinese Police Arrest Three Over Xinjiang Killings
» Thai Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters
» Ayala Museum to Create Monument for Filipino Icon Ninoy Aquino
Compiled by Carlos Militante, Ivan Natividad and Justine Rivero
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NATION
Filipino Man Sentenced For Writing Racial Hate Letters
CLEVELAND — A Filipino man who wrote hundreds of threatening letters over 20 years to black and mixed-race men — including Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter — was sentenced Tuesday to three years and 10 months in prison.
Prosecutors said David Tuason, 46, sent more than 200 hateful letters or e-mails, many to black or mixed-race men seen with white women.
Tuason said he sent the threatening letters because a black man “stole” the girlfriend he planned to marry. He also said he wrote the letters after seeing people in the media that triggered his emotions over losing his girlfriend. Recently in court, Tuason apologized in federal court, saying he believes all races are equal and added that he never meant to hurt anyone.
— AP
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Forum for Communities of Color During the RNC
MINNESOTA, Minn. — A press conference held at the Asian American Press Building presented the AHANA Media Pavilion Forum, which will present the voices and viewpoints of communities of color during the Republican National Committee.
The AHANA Media Pavilion Forum, as part of the Minnesota Multicultural Media Consortium, focuses on understanding and promoting the potential of the over $1 trillion of ethnic capital in the United States. Featuring panel discussions and media figures, the Forum includes discussions on strategic investments of ethnic capital, from entrepreneurship to workforce development, to health and education.
The Forum also promotes events during the RNC of particular interest to communities of color. The Forum will run a 3-hour broadcast of the conversations with Al McFarlane Public Policy Program 9-12 Noon, Sept 2, on KFAI FM 90.3 and 106.8, and on Internet at kfai.org.
BAY/CALIFORNIA
Assemblywoman Ma’s Legislation Passed by State Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California State Assembly recently passed Assemblywoman Fiona Ma’s legislation AB 1778, which cracks down on recycling raiders who steal newspapers from newsstands and recycling bins. Awaiting the Governor’s approval, the bill would go into effect January 1, 2009.
AB 1778 deters theft by placing modest requirements on recyclers who currently engage in large, cash transactions for aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles and newspaper.
To prevent thieves from cashing in on newspapers and recycled goods stolen from private property and newsstands, AB 1778 requires recyclers to obtain identifying information of individuals who bring in more than $50 worth of newspapers and CRV recyclables.
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Arrests Made in Cemetery Thefts in Colma
COLMA, Calif. — Dozens of thefts swept through Colma’s cemeteries in the last three months as thieves make off with metal items, from vases to memorials. Two men have been arrested for attempting to steal two bronze gates from a mausoleum at Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, but the investigation of the series of crimes continues.
The thefts include bronze vases taken from the Buddhist Churches of America’s memorial monument in the Japanese Cemetery. Although the two men may not have been responsible for all the Colma cases, police are stepping up patrol around the cemeteries. Police suggest that thieves are stealing certain metals to exchange for cash at recyclers.
Legislation AB 844 recently approved by the Assembly and Senate attempts to place additional requirements on recyclers and increase penalties on metal thieves, which could curb the recent series of metal theft at Colma’s cemeteries.
—Hokubei.com
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
APA’s Perform in Community Classical Music Concert
SAN FRANCISCO — Hyphen magazine along with Chinese for Affirmative Action will be co-presenting Classical Circus, a free all-ages classical music concert on August 30, for the youth and families of the Chinatown YMCA.
The performers are esteemed APA concert musicians Yi-heng Yang, pianist and C.V. Starr Doctoral Fellow at the Juilliard School; Max Zeugner, double bassist and scholarship student at the Juilliard School; and Edwin Barker, scholarship student at
Boston University.
The event will take place in the Community Music Center at 544 Capp Street in San Francisco.
Hyphen is a magazine about Asian America for the culturally and politically
savvy. Built around a clarity of image, word and social awareness, Hyphen
takes form from the artists, thinkers and creators who are shaping a new
multi-ethnic generation.
For more info contact Lisa Lee at: lisalee@hyphenmagazine.com
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Chinese Cultural Center Film Screening and Workshop
SAN FRANCISCO — Chinese Culture Center Cinema will be presenting a special installment of their current film festival. In addition, the center is holding a workshop to
discuss and learn about the issues facing seafood resources and their relevance to us as individuals and as a community.
The workshop includes a partial screening of Farming the Seas, which was created to highlight and help avert a global food shortage.
With many experts believe that some forms of “fish farming” are actually creating more problems than they’re solving, the film journeys around the world documenting
the most important stories as they unfold while gathering perspectives from around the globe.
The even will also include a panel discussion and tips on how to make conscious consumption choices as an individual. Free magazines, recipes, handouts and light refreshments will be provided.
For more information on the festival, please visit c-c-c.org/programs/c4
SPORTS
Nishikori Makes Name for Himself at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Kei Nishikori will have quite a story to tell when he goes home.
The 18-year-old who began the season by startling James Blake became the first man from Japan in 35 years to reach the third round at the U.S. Open with a win Thursday.
Nishikori led Roko Karanusic 6-1, 7-5, when his Croatian opponent pulled out with leg trouble.
Next up for the world’s 126th-ranked player is a sterner test — fourth-seeded David Ferrer. No man from Japan has reached the fourth round at this event since the Open era began in 1968.
— AP
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Gold-Medalist Chinese Gymnast Not Upset by Age Controversy
HONG KONG — A Chinese gold medal-winning gymnast at the center of an age dispute says she’s not upset by the controversy.
He Kexin won two gold medals at the Beijing Games. She and four other members of the Chinese women’s gymnastics team have attracted persistent questioning about their ages, leading to an investigation at the urging of the International Olympic Committee.
Some media reports and online documents have suggested He could be 14, but she and Chinese officials have insisted she’s 16. Gymnasts must turn 16 during the Olympic year to be eligible.
When asked about the controversy during a news conference Friday in Hong Kong, He said, “I don’t get upset because I have answered this question many times; there’s no need to explain anymore.”
— SI.com
COMMERCE
Asian American Journalist Association in Search of Executive Director
SAN FRANCISCO — The Asian American Journalist Association Executive Search Committee has released the job announcement for a new executive director. Current director Rene Astudillo previously announced he was stepping down effective November 28 of this year after almost 10 years in this position.
The Search Committee was appointed last year by the association’s National President Jeanne Mariani-Belding. In recent months, the committee has been working with CompassPoint, an executive transitions consultant group through a grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which would help with the search process.
Deadline for applications is October 1, with a potential start date of December 1 or sooner.
For more info go to: aaja.org/news/Headliners/2008_08_27_01/AAJA-EDJobDESC
GLOBAL
Chinese Police Arrest Three Over Xinjiang Killings
URUMQI, China — Police in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have killed six people and arrested three others during their investigation into the killings of five police and security staff this month.
Police encountered nine suspects in a cornfield in Ying’erlike Township, Shule County, Kashi Prefecture, on Friday evening, said a spokesman with Kashi police department.
The police fought back, fired shots and killed six people. The other three were injured and arrested, he said.
Initial investigations showed the suspects were linked with two attacks on Aug. 12 and 27, he added.
Four security staff members were attacked at a road checkpoint in Yamanya Town, Shule County, on Aug. 12. Only one of the security staff members survived the attack.
Two police officers were killed, and five others were injured in a knife attack on Wednesday as they were investigating Aug. 12 attack in a cornfield in Kizilboyi Town, in Kashi’s Jiashi County.
— Chinaview.cn
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Thai Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thai police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of several thousand anti-government protesters who were besieging city police headquarters. The prime minister said he might declare a state of emergency if the rioting worsens.
Associated Press journalists witnessed police throwing dozens of canisters of gas at the crowd of at least 2,000 people. Protest leaders claimed they had come to demand the surrender of officers who allegedly beat demonstrators earlier in the day.
In the morning, police muscled into the site to deliver a court eviction demanding that the alliance members leave the site. Several minor injuries were reported throughout the day as brief skirmishes erupted around the perimeter of the compound and in nearby streets.
— AP
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Ayala Museum to Create Monument for Filipino Icon Ninoy Aquino
MAKATI CITY, Philippines — In memory of a fallen Philippine political icon Ninoy Aquino, the Ayala Museum of Makati City, Philippines, will be constructing the continuing monument “I AM NINOY.”
Seen as a threat by the Marcos regime, Ninoy was assassinated for his beliefs that the Filipino people are worth dying for. Ninoy stressed the triumph of democracy, freedom and people power.
The exhibition was created for community members that still feel connected to Ninoy and his ideals and is an interactive monument for people who experienced Ninoy’s legacy through pictures, artifacts and other memorabilia.
For monument entries please include:
Name
Short description of memorabilia
Short caption
Your answer to the question: “Where were you 25 years ago?”
For more information contact: torres.de@ayalafoundation.org
