December 21st, 2011
By Brian Kim/Daniel Chae
Happy holidays, Pacific Citizen readers! We know you’re busy preparing for your holiday vacation, but before you head out to celebrate, take a gander at these new entertainment stories we’ve uploaded:
Online is a story about the new band Monsters Calling Home, which showcased its folksy talent last month at Kollaboration. Find out how this band got started and where you can hear them perform by clicking this link.
Also posted on our website is a story about Japanese star Jin Akanishi who is preparing for his upcoming role in the film “47 Ronin,” which stars Keanu Reeves. What is it like to work with Keanu on set? Find out more here.
Check out these web uploads on www.pacificcitizen.org. And remember, have a happy and safe holiday season!
Tags: APAs, Asian Pacific Americans, japanese community, jin akanishi, korean american community, korean americans, monsters calling home, monsters calling home band, Pacific Citizen, pc
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November 28th, 2011
Hello, Pacific Citizen readers. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday. While you munch on your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers, take a gander at our new entertainment stories:
Online now is a story about YouTube entertainer Tim Chantarangsu, a.k.a. Timothy DeLaGhetto, who is now starring in his own show on MYX TV. Read that story here.
Also online is an article about yo-yoer Noel Kunz, who just won his second Kollaboration earlier this month. What’s next for him? Find out here.
You know the drill, for these stories and more, go to www.pacificcitizen.org
Tags: apa news, APAs, api news, apis, Asian Americans, asian pacific islanders, Kollaboration, myx tv, noel kunz, Pacific Citizen, pc, tim delaghetto
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November 18th, 2011
The Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2011, Pacific Citizen issue is now available on the Pacific Citizen website. Reporter Nalea J. Ko takes a look at Occupy Oakland protestors’ unofficial naming of Frank Ogawa Plaza in honor of Oscar Grant. See what the local Asian American community thinks about the move here. The PSW district is also working on a short documentary about the Bridging Communities program and they recently unveiled a teaser for “Passing Down the Legacy.” Our entertainment feature this issue takes a look at the voice behind the animated Julie character in “Allen Gregory.” See our interview with actress Joy Osmanski here. As always, share your thoughts and comments with us on the P.C. website. Also, get ready for our special Holiday Issue which will hit your doorsteps Dec. 16, 2011. Thanks and keep reading!
Tags: actress, Allen Gregory, animation, Asian American, bridging communities, Congressional Gold Medal honorees, JACL, japanese american, Joy Osmanski, Occupy Oakland, Pacific Citizen, protestors, PSW district, World War II
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November 4th, 2011
Veterans Day is approaching and the Pacific Citizen is honoring the Japanese American Nisei veterans who received the Congressional Gold Medal Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C.
One of our stories features vets who flew on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. We met up with these veterans at the Japanese American National Museum before their flight. Read the full story here.
Also online is a story about U.S. Air Force pilot Kari Asai. The Hapa Japanese American says her job is like the movie “Top Gun.” Find Asai’s complete story by clicking this link.
Read these stories and more at www.pacificcitizen.org. Remember drop us a comment on Facebook or Twitter and tell us how we’re doing!
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October 21st, 2011
It’s that time again. The Pacific Citizen staff just uploaded new Asian Pacific American news and entertainment stories. Check out what’s online now:
Children of Tiger moms and dads, a term popularized in Amy Chua’s controversial book, say they agree with their parents’ strict parenting methods. Contributing writer Christine McFadden talked to some children of Tiger parents. Read their stories here.
Patti Hirahara, the daughter of photographer Frank Hirahara, donated to Washington State University what is said to be the largest photo collection of Heart Mountain. Find out what treasures are in the collection.
If these stories pique your interest, head to www.pacificcitizen.org for more APA news and entertainment stories.
Tags: amy chua, APA, APAs, Asian Americans, asian americans entertainment, Asian Pacific Americans, frank hirahara, heart mountain, Pacific Citizen, patti hirahara, pc, tiger moms, washington state university
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