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China To Obama: Dalai Lama Was A Slave Master In Tibet

AP | ALEXA OLESEN | Posted 11.15.2009 | Home


BEIJING — The conviction was clear but the message befuddling: China's Foreign Ministry spokesman was equating serfdom in Tibet to slavery in th...

Beyond Banh Mi: The Latest in Asian Sandwich Shops

Ed Levine | Posted 09.05.2009 | New York


Ed Levine

If this is the beginning of a trend, so be it. Asian-inspired sandwich shops presided over by talented chefs are okay in my book. Just don't call them brands.

Obama makes Multi-Racial Americans more Accepted

Francesca Biller-Safran | Posted 07.05.2009 | Politics


Francesca Biller-Safran

As a Japanese-Jew, I have historically used self deprecating humor at my own expense as a way to explain and defend to others who I was and to feel ac...

Japanese-Jew Doesn't "Oy Veh" So Much Since Obama

Francesca Biller-Safran | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living


Francesca Biller-Safran

Since Obama has become president, I feel comfortable as the multiracial shikseh that I am, and am engaging in thoughtful conversations about my heritage and background, without self-deprecation.

Garage Sale Enthusiast Finds Hidden Treasure

Reyne Haines | Posted 07.04.2009 | Style


Reyne Haines

Even in a recession, we still hear about high prices achieved at auction for desirable antiques and collectibles. This held true recently at an auc...

And I Thought Having a Black President Would Help

Elicia Berger | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


Elicia Berger

Walking around Upper Manhattan, I hear a man's voice shout, "Tingy wei wei! Me want to drink tea!" I am stunned into silence, and keep walking. It is only a half a block later when I can even think. "Seriously?!"

'New' Markets + New Media

Michael Hastings-Black | Posted 03.07.2009 | Business


Michael Hastings-Black

When brands aim to reach minority markets, most opt to play it safe with the tropes that Blacks value 'soul', Latinos love 'family', Asians are 'sedulous', etc...

Republicans Kill any Help for Detroit

Steve Parker | Posted 01.12.2009 | Business


Steve Parker

Late last night, Senate Republicans derailed a bill, passed the day before by the House, to loan $15 billion to the Detroit Three, with 10 Republicans joining 40 Democrats and two Independents in favor.

Europe's, China's carmakers ask for help; Waxman wins key Congressional post

Steve Parker | Posted 12.23.2008 | Business


Steve Parker

In a major win for all consumers, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted Thursday to put Rep. Henry Waxman of California in charge of a key p...

One American Carmaker -- Our Best Solution?

Steve Parker | Posted 11.12.2008 | Business


Steve Parker

If the Detroit Three were to merge into one company, ownership shared with the American people, it could benefit everyone; the carmakers, their dealers and their customers