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The nine-note tune made famous in Carl Douglas' 1974 song has served as a stereotype of Asian music since the 19th century.

#kung fu fighting #asian stereotypes

"When people look at me on the street, I look like a typical young American."

#undocumented #undocumented immigrant #dreamers

In Los Angeles, residents have mobilized around the case of Omar Abrego, who witnesses say was beaten by police for 10 minutes before he died, as well as the case of Ezell Ford, whose family says he was unarmed and lying on the ground when he was shot dead by police. Residents marched in Los Angeles Thursday as part of a National Day of Rage against police brutality and in solidarity with Ferguson. Troy Isaac: "Because officers that are killing people that have no guns, that are illegal to do, they should go to jail just like everybody else should go to jail. And it’s not fair for them not to be in jail, while we’re out here protesting. They should be in jail."

#omar abrego #ezell ford #ferguson #police brutality

Why do protests turn violent? Our big data research can find causes and offer strategies for peace.

“These four women send a powerful message to male bosses and managers: Our bodies are not yours to play with,” he said. “In the Chinese context, rarely have we seen activism that so explicitly links the laboring female body with workplace harassment and sexual exploitation.”

#feminism #sexual exploitation

For weeks I have been in awe of the organizers and writers – Rev. Osagyefo Sekou, Jamala Rogers, Malkia Cyril, Ta-Nehesi Coates, john a. powell, Falguni A. Sheth, and so many others – who have plac...

#ferguson #asian american

KoreAm Journal is seeking fall editorial interns who want to gain experience working for an award-winning publication that covers and analyzes the news, culture, people and issues of Korean America. The intern will work out of Gardena, Calif., with a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week. Applicants should be self-motivated go-getters, with a strong sense of initiative, curiosity and appreciation for the written word.

#koream #api journalism

Indian society discriminates between the good English speakers and the not-so-good ones. English is the new caste system, complete with levels of proficiency translating to various levels to elitism....

#chetan bhagat

"Authentic solidarity is about understanding that on a very basic human level, we need to have relationships with each other that remain transparent, honest and compassionate. This means we can celebrate the moments when we can relate to each other. It also means that we shouldn’t take it personally when we can’t. These relationships give us true insight into when we are building with each other and when we are actually building on top of each other. If we aren’t doing the work to get to know each other, we have to stop saying we have each other’s backs.

Authentic solidarity means understanding that we cannot always be leaders for others — that sometimes the best thing we can do is say, “We cannot be the ones to do this for you.” We need to be more willing to recognize that the communities we are not a part of have a right to define how we can show up for them. And until that is defined, we cannot assume the responsibility of framing political directions and desires for others. We cannot lead ourselves to believe that doing that for others will last for the long haul.

And if anything, authentic solidarity is about being real about how everyone cannot fight every battle, but knowing that we are all capable of setting up the scene for it to happen. "

#solidarity #coalition building

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Long story short, I was born and raised in Japan from Chinese parents, and spent several years of my childhood in Oklahoma and Finland. And while it all fits in a single sentence, this background of mine has brought about many challenges, some even risked my mental and physical health. I have...

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H*28: Problematic Asian American Youtube Stars (feat. Lucy)

This week for H*28, Chuks and Kari are joined by ragstoreverie (Lucy) to discuss Asian-American Media. In the last few years, especially the rise of YouTube stars, Asian American media has boomed with Wong Fu Productions, Fung Brothers, KevJumba, JK Films/David So, Jabbawockeez, and many more. They play an important role in the community—needed representation and control of production, for example—but they are not without their problems. For asks this week, we answer an ask from Sarah about access to social justice movement, butchrobot about developed/developing nation terminology, and 2goldensnitches about fighting with family members over the Gaza-Israel conflict.

Music: Intro, Interlude, Closing

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this HYPHENATED* podcast features great commentary on asian american youtube stars, a topic we wrote a critique on in november 2012. shout-out to kari, chuks, and guest lucy! http://hardboiled.berkeley.edu/archived-issues/year-16/issue-16-2/just-another-hollywood/

#asian american youtube stars

37 years ago this week, the battle for the International Hotel in San Francisco was lost, but the police raid the night of August 4, 1977, is really only the beginning of the story: http://bit.ly/1zVpX4R

#i-hotel

When too many men confessed their Asian fetishes to her and when all she encountered on Tinder were men looking for a place to put their boners, she decided to embark on her very own social experiment.

#asian fetishization #asian american feminism

Next year marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights legislation that literally opened doors to millions by outlawing discrimination against disabled persons in the United States.

#americans with disabilities act #ada #alice wong #disability rights

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H* #30: Gaza, Media Bias & Manufacturing Consent (feat. Homam)

Chuks, Kari, and special guest Homam (you can find him @homamzituni on Twitter) discuss Beyonce and Nicki Minaj’s ***Flawless remix before moving onto discussing about Israel and Palestine. In the news, we hear and don’t hear a lot about what is going on in Gaza. Why do we hear certain narratives? What is manufacturing of consent and corporate media, and how does it inform our opinions and eventually foreign policy? Listener asks come from preppymarxist about talking about why anti-zionism without anti-semitism; scspeak about the problematics of “Lunar New Year” festivals; notcoral about Jack & Jill class politics.

Music: Intro, Interlude, Closing

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