Year of the Dragon 2012 Forecast
The year of the dragon is in full swing as China looks to capture the world stage in terms of art, education, economics and politics? Guest contributor Irene Tieh gives her forecast for 2012.
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Friday Features, Feb. 17, 2012
In this week’s Friday Features we look at little people (4″ tall) who borrow our things, a skeleton motorcyclist comic book hero, a love triangle full of espionage and a football documentary.
Would an Asian Romeo Not Smell as Sweet?
News agencies discuss the lack of Asian Americans in Broadway productions, but how can we be elevated when all that’s available are typecast roles?
Vera Wang’s Women’s Fashion Collections for Fall
While we may be looking towards spring, fashion designers like Vera Wang are already promoting their latest fall creations at Mercedes Benz’s Fashion Week in New York City this week.
Media Releases Feb. 14, 2012
A Bach violin concerto, Jerry Lewis’ “The Geisha Boy,” and bloody faces rattle this week’s edition of Media Releases for your Valentine’s Day pleasure.
Be Our Asian Valentine
Valentine’s Day may be a U.S. greeting card holiday, but that doesn’t mean others around the world haven’t caught on to the trend. We look at how a few Asian nations celebrate Cupid’s day.
Zappos Founder Looks to Revamp Vegas
Zappos.com founder, Tony Hsieh, is preparing to spend around $350 million of his own money to breath new life into downtown Las Vegas.
Week in Review
We take you back in time to showcase the week’s top articles. Being our first week on the scene, we’d also love your feedback.
Painting a Neutral Character
When Ezra Jack Keats first published “The Snowy Day” it caused quite a stir. There was nothing controversial about the story’s content, a young boy’s first encounter with snow…
Friday Features, Feb. 10, 2012
Friday Features is your source for the weekend’s top film releases. We take a look at each new release and give it a rating based on its Asian-American presence, or lack thereof.
Anna May Wong Doc Gets Preview Showing
A documentary showcasing the life of Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American actress, is set to open with an excerpt Saturday, February 11.
Asian-American Military Suicides Put Spotlight on Leaders
Prompted by the hazing-related suicides of Asian-American servicemen last year, leaders call on the military to take action.
Dia Frampton’s Style Evolution
Dia Frampton’s new Web mini-series, “Dia’s Next Stage,” is currently online, chronicling her day-to-day life on tour and on the go.
Jeremy Lin, the Tim Tebow of Basketball
Jeremy Lin is causing a stir as a rising Asian-American point guard for the Knicks … and basketballs equivalent to Tim Tebow?
Asian Women Drink Coffee, Boost Estrogen
Asian women who drink at least 200 milligrams of caffeine or more experienced an increase in estrogen levels, at least in the short term.
Jason Wu Sells Fast for Target
Fashion designer Jason Wu released a line for Target over the weekend that flew from shelves and online.
Media Releases Feb. 7, 2012
Media Releases is a weekly column on this week’s music, DVD and video game releases featuring Asian Americans. Like reading “Where’s Asian Waldo?”
Michigan’s Hoekstra Strikes Racial Nerve
Michigan Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra struck a nerve with his Super Bowl ad against current senator Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.
Asian-Americans Make Top Dollar on YouTube
Three Asian Americans are among the top 10 highest earners on YouTube by channel subscribers, including Nigahiga, freddiew and KevJumba.
Asian-American Crowned Miss Minessota
For the first time, an Asian American, Nitaya Panemalaythong, took the crown as Miss Minnesota USA. She’s also one of the eldest, at 26 years old.
Letter From the Editor
I began to wonder why and where others like me were, and eventually I went to seek them out.
One Man’s Fight to Remain In the Family
Wang’s film is all at once a contemporary look at American life and a starting block for future change.
Harvard, Princeton Accused of Discrimination
An Indian-American freshman applicant accuses Harvard University and Princeton University of discrimination based on race or place of origin.
My Time as Santa-san
Being Santa Claus is acting out a fragile and intricate lie. I’m wearing the stereotypical red suit stuffed with a pillow that gives me