February 8th, 2010
By Garrick Fujii
Hello Pacific Citizen readers! You’ve likely heard them on the radio or seen them on TV. We’re talking about the guys behind the Far East Movement, or FM. Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Spliff and DJ Virman did not always perform to packed concert halls of cheering fans. We’re working on a story about FM just for you.
We’re also working on an article about the campaign to have the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee create a commemorative Nisei veterans stamp. Nisei veterans and supporters have been pushing to have the stamp created for over two years. There is an exciting new update we’re working on right now.
Look out for these stories on the Web soon. Remember, JACL members and P.C. subscribers always get first dibs on new articles and can download the PDF version now. Just click on the “My P.C.” section and log in with your membership or subscriber code and the password “membership1.”
Tags: Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, csac, dj virman, farm east movement, fm, j spiliff, kev nish, prohgress
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February 1st, 2010
By Jeff Vinnick
It’s that time again. The opening games for the Winter Olympics will kick off Feb. 12. Julie Chu, the first Asian American player on the U.S. hockey team, called the Pacific Citizen to chat about how she’s preparing for her third time in the Olympics. Read the full article, in print soon! If you’re not already a subscriber, it’s time to become one.
Also in the works, contributing writer Christine McFadden is working on an article about historical documents acquired by the Stockton, Calif. JACL. The documents show the “government’s side of the Alien Land Law cases.” Can’t wait? Get your hands on the print edition now!
Remember to let us know what you think and comment, comment, comment.
Tags: 2010 olympics, alien land laws, asian american community, asian american news, christine mcfadden, JACL, julie chu, olympics, stockton jacl, us hockey team, usa hockey team, winter olympics
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February 1st, 2010
Credit: Discovery Channel
Hello Pacific Citizen readers! Have you checked out our latest entertainment stories, which are getting a lot of buzz online?
Reporter Nalea J. Ko interviewed Grant Imahara of “Mythbusters.” The self-proclaimed geek has been put in some interesting and dangerous situations while attempting to debunk myths. Find out more about what this electronics expert has done in the name of science. Click here for the story.
Also online is an article about paranormal investigator Joe Chin. The Chinese American has traveled the world on “Ghost Hunters International,” looking for the paranormal. He talks about his spookiest encounters, including one where he said he was bitten. Read more if you aren’t too scared.
Tags: asian american news, chinese american news, discovery channel, ghost hunters, ghost hunters international, grant imahara, japanese american news, joe chin, mythbusters, nalea ko, Pacific Citizen, syfy, taps
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January 21st, 2010
By Harvey Finkle
As expected the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) has filed a U.S. of Department of Justice civil rights complaint against the Philadelphia School District and high school. In response to the December attacks on Asian American students, the AALDEF’s complaint charges that officials with the school district and high school showed “intentional disregard for the welfare of Asian students.” On Dec. 3 about 30 students were attacked on and off campus. If you have not heard about the December attacks, read our in depth story here.
Also, San Francisco educators and students are fighting to implement ethnic studies classes in five high schools. They need $300,000 to fund the pilot program. Now the question is: How will the San Francisco Board of Education fund the courses? Here’s the full article.
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Tags: aaldef, Asian American, asian american attacks, asian american legal defense and education fund, asian american students, ethnic studies, san fran board of education, san francisco board of education, south philadelphia, south philly, south philly high, south philly high school, us department of justice
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January 11th, 2010
Courtesy of Catch Music Group
Happy Monday, everyone! We’ve got some interesting articles uploaded for you:
Remember rapper Jin from BET’s “106 and Park?” We found him in Hong Kong where his face is plastered on billboards, buses and vending machines. Check out his blog in the above link if you don’t believe us. That’s what happens when you’re the spokesman of Vita Lemon Tea. Hear what he has to say about the ups and downs of his career, right here.
Also, even though it’s been about a month after 30 Asian American students from South Philly High were attacked, things are still unresolved. Mostly because school district officials are avoiding taking their share of the blame for the incidents, said students and community leaders. Hear more from the students and community.
If you don’t already receive the P.C. in your mailbox, subscribe here. It’s a great way to support APA news coverage and ensure it continues. Already a subscriber? Then give a friend or family member a gift subscription.
Tags: hong kong, jin, mc jin, nalea ko, Pacific Citizen, pc, vita lemon tea
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January 5th, 2010
By Dave Hibbard
Hello, Pacific Citizen readers! We have new Web exclusives for you!
Reporter Nalea J. Ko interviewed comedienne Ali Wong while she was vacationing/working in San Francisco over the holidays. She dishes about getting started in the comedy business and using her boyfriend drama as on-stage material. Find out more about the funny gal here.
Also, we have a story about some Aussie activists who formed the “Sunflower For Suu” project. Their aim: to plant as many sunflowers around Australia as possible to bring attention to the injustices in Myanmar. They hope Americans will start political gardening as well. Learn how to get involved here.
We also have a story about alarming suicide rates among APA college students. As contributing writer Christine McFadden reports student suicides are on the rise for APAs, according to new information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Read all about it here.
Tags: ali wong, APA, Asian American, asian american community, Asian Pacific American, burma, cdc, center for disease control and prevention, comedy, myanmar, Pacific Citizen, pc, suicide rates, sunflower for suu
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December 24th, 2009
Happy Holidays, Pacific Citizen readers! Thank you for your support throughout 2009.
Your help ensures that Asian Pacific American news coverage continues. Show your support again by giving a New Year’s gift subscription. In 2009 we brought you national entertainment and news coverage. Make sure APA news coverage survives during these tempestuous times for journalism. Here’s what a P.C. subscription gives your friend/family member:
· 1-year of the award-winning Pacific Citizen print edition and access to exclusive APA news not included in the P.C.’s Web site!
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Tags: apa news, Asian Pacific American, Pacific Citizen, pc
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