Asian American

ASIAN MEN CAN JUMP

Deanna Fei | Posted 04.17.2012

Deanna Fei

What's most undeniable about Jeremy Lin is that the guy has balls. Which obviously has always been true of other Asian males. But now Lin is demonstrating it in a way that even the most racist or ignorant person would be hard-pressed to refute.

Jeremy Lins of America -- Please Stand Up!

Daniel Koh | Posted 04.10.2012

Daniel Koh

The stereotype of the socially inept, meek Asian-American is one that needs changing. That ultimately requires Asian-Americans to challenge themselves --- and society at large -- to rethink the place of Asian-Americans in our society.

Remembering Vincent Chin: Pete Hoekstra and Being Asian in America

Bruce Reyes-Chow | Posted 02.07.2012

Bruce Reyes-Chow

In a country that often sees race in terms of White America and Black America, like Latinos, Asian Americans live in a racial middle where we must choose between being Asian (or Chinese or Filipino or Indian) or American, but not both.

Chinese American WWII Vets Remember Flying Tigers Days

Victoria Moy | Posted 12.03.2011

Victoria Moy

Last week, Chinese American World War II veterans of the legendary Flying Tigers reunited for their 68th Anniversary in New York City.

WATCH: The Happiest Person In America

The Huffington Post | Maxwell Strachan | Posted 05.25.2011

Last week, Gallup published its annual Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, leading The New York Times on a search to find the person who fit the exact...

The Asian Whizkid's Sibling? The Heartthrob

Victoria Moy | Posted 05.25.2011

Victoria Moy

Asian Whiz Kids and their Tiger Moms surely abound. But frankly, this model is rather old. The newer, more interesting strand of Asian American is... the Heartthrob Asian.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Organizations Express Concern Regarding Xenophobic Campaign Rhetoric

Gregory Cendana | Posted 05.25.2011

Gregory Cendana

Many people have voted, will vote and are going to vote as the 2010 Midterm Elections are coming to a close. As we begin to debrief and reflect on the...

Maroon 5's Raw Vegan Halloween Desserts from Ani Phyo

Ani Phyo | Posted 05.25.2011

Ani Phyo

Ani Phyo is serving up her raw vegan sweet treats at the Maroon 5 Halloween bash tonight in the Hollywood Hills.

A Chinese American at the Olympics (or, an American Chinese?)

Deanna Lee | Posted 05.25.2011

Deanna Lee

As an ABC-- American-Born-Chinese -- I had to settle for a less personal sort of honor and pride in "returning" to my family's homeland.

The Asian-American Minority Swing Vote

Natasha Chen | Posted 05.25.2011

Natasha Chen

Hispanics and African Americans dominate debate of the minority vote. But Asian and Pacific Islanders, who comprise the third largest ethnic minority, could prove the decisive swing group come November.