Archive for February, 2009

Model Minority, except when not – The Unknown Poor Asians

A recent news broadcast on My9News in New York City shed light on the Asians which don't fit the model minority. Many are poor immigrants stuck in dead-end jobs ... Read more..

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 Posted in Miscellaneous | Comments Off

Reality Shows Get It, when will the rest catch on?

I must admit that I'm not the biggest fan of reality TV. I find the characters often irk me, and I know that it's all really a show and ... Read more..

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 Posted in Television | Comments Off

Wow…Asians fighting back. Finally! Sorry Miley.

So, I blogged earlier about Miley Cyrus and the photo taken of her and her friends making slanty eyes which is mocking to Asians. After quite the weak "apology", ... Read more..

Friday, February 13th, 2009 Posted in Discrimination, Film | Comments Off

Latest in Asians in Hollywood

I was watching Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and was quite excited to see Asian cast member Aaron Yoo who has popped up in other films such as 21 and ... Read more..

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 Posted in Film | Comments Off

Asian American Running for Mayor of Boston

Asian Americans are getting comfortable with politics it seems, shattering a long-time stereotype that Asians shy away from political roles. In the latest news, Sam Yoon, who was elected ... Read more..

Monday, February 9th, 2009 Posted in Politics | Comments Off

Hey Miley, are you an idiot?

Miley Cyrus has been photographed while making "slant-eyes" which is an obvious affront to all Asian Americans. There have been cries for apologies which are yet to come. ... Read more..

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 Posted in Film, Stereotypes | Comments Off