| • | Ryan Knowles stars as Caligula in Preisser and Weiner\'s CALIGULA MAXIMUS at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, March 12-April 3
Ryan Knowles stars as Caligula in Preisser and Weiner's CALIGULA MAXIMUS at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, March 12-April 3. Read More...
March 01, 2010 |
| • | A Parade for the Tiger (No, Not THAT Tiger!)
Our very own Ben Fong-Torres ushers in the Year of the Tiger as he co-hosts the largest Chinese New Year Parade in the western hemisphere. Read More...
February 28, 2010 |
| • | S.F Chinese New Year Parade: The View from the Broadcast Tent
An R rating for the Chinese New Year Parade broadcast? Thats what raced through my mind when we saw the topless dancer on the Forbidden City float. Ben reminisces this week, as he gets ready to co-host live telecast of the largest Chinese New Year Parade in the western hemisphere. Read More...
February 23, 2010 |
| • | Reading of Jeanne Sakata\'s Dawn\'s Light starring Joel de la Fuente in New York on February 22
Reading of Jeanne Sakata's Dawn's Light starring Joel de la Fuente in New York on February 22 Read More...
February 21, 2010 |
| • | YOUR YEAR OF THE TIGER HOROSCOPE
Its the Year of the Tiger! AsianConnections is proud to present commentary on the Lunar New Year by award-winning author and Feng Shui expert, and Intercultural consultant Angi Ma Wong. Read More...
February 14, 2010 |
| • | Swinging Chinatown: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs Exhibition Opens
The San Francisco Museum & Historical Society rolled out the red carpet last night with an opening night gala to relive the Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs.
Last night's gala kicks off the not-to-be-missed SWINGING CHINATOWN exhibit open now through February 15, and from February 19 through 21.
Our very own Ben Fong-Torres was the master of ceremonies. Read More...
February 12, 2010 |
| • | Actor Samrat Chakrabarti Honored with 2010 TMG Award for Global Achievers
Actor Samrat Chakrabarti Honored with 2010 TMG Award for Global Achievers Read More...
February 07, 2010 |
| • | Multimedia: Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory: From Douglass to Deliverance Opening Night Photos: Andre De Shields, Mercedes Ellington and Alfred Preisser
Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory: From Douglass to Deliverance Opening Night Photos: Andre De Shields, Mercedes Ellington and Alfred Preisser Read More...
February 05, 2010 |
| • | Activist & Scholar L. Ling Chi-Wang steps down from the board of civil rights organization Chinese for Affirmative Action
Activist and Scholar L. Ling-chi Wang is retiring from the board of the civil rights organization that he co-founded, Chinese for Affirmative Action. Read More...
February 04, 2010 |
| • | Backstage at The Lion King Las Vegas with Thom Sesma
Backstage at The Lion King Las Vegas with Thom Sesma Read More...
January 27, 2010 |
| • | Filipino Prisoners Dance Another YouTube hit - This time with Michael Jackson\'s longtime choreographer Travis Payne
Remember the Filipino prisoners dancing to Michael Jackson's tunes on YouTube?
They're back! They were such a hit that Sony has sponsored them to do another dance - this time for the 2010 DVD release of the documentary on Michael Jackson This Is It. .
And none other than Michael Jackson's choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid lead the troupe.
Check out the full story by our friend Jen Yamato at Cinematical.com. Read More...
January 26, 2010 |
| • | New Year Parade: Remembering the First Time
New Year Parade: Remembering the First Time. Read More...
January 25, 2010 |
| • | Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco Bay Turns 100
Angel Island Immigration Station Turns 100. Obama declares January 21, 2010 National Angel Island Day. Honor your family & friends today with permanent recognition on the Centennial Wall. Read More...
January 20, 2010 |
| • | Judge Lucy H. Koh Among Five Obama Nominees to Serve on the U.S. District Court Bench
Judge Lucy H. Koh is among five nominees by President Obama to serve on the U.S. District Court Bench. Read More...
January 20, 2010 |
| • | TV Personality, Model, Photographer, DJ, Alexa Chung Can Now Add Fashion Designer to her Repertoire
First Brit-girl-abroad Alexa Chung was named to the British Vogue Magazine Best Dressed List of 2009. Now, the 27 year old TV personality, model, DJ, writer, photographer can add fashion designer to her growing interests. Read More...
January 20, 2010 |
| • | Rex Lee, James Kyson Lee and Booboo Stewart among Stars Attending Haiti Fundraiser at the Golden Globes Celebrity & Charity Gift Lounge
Donations were made to help the disaster victims in Haiti for each celebrity attending the Hollywood Helping Haiti event at the Golden Globes Celebrity & Charity Gift Lounge.
Stars who came out to support the cause included James Kyson Lee from TV show Heroes, Rex Lee from Entourage and Booboo Stewart, the newest cast member of Twilight. Read More...
January 18, 2010 |
| • | CNN HEROES Honors Efren Penaflorida of The Phillipines and Budi Soehardi of Singapore
With the massive humanitarian efforts underway in Haiti after the earthquake devastation, we are reminded and inspired that heroes are everywhere.
Here below is a list of heroes that were honored from more than 9,000 nominations at the third annual CNN HEROES: AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE. Read More...
January 17, 2010 |
| • | Sandra Oh, John Cho, Aaron Yoo, Lisa Ling, Archie Kao, C.S. Lee, Joan Chen, Justin Chon, Far East Movement and Kaba Modern Unite to \"Silence the Violence\"
Sandra Oh, John Cho, Aaron Yoo, Lisa Ling, Archie Kao, C.S. Lee, Joan Chen, Justin Chon will appear in a series of videos supporting the Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF). Read More...
January 15, 2010 |
| • | 8,000 Fans jam Hollywood to see X JAPAN - The Biggest band in Japan rock history
More than 8,000 fans from around the world converged on Hollywood to watch the hottest band in Japan rock history, X JAPAN, film four music videos on the roof-top of the Kodak Theatre January 9. Read More...
January 15, 2010 |
| • | Meet Christine Park - GM Concept Car Designer
This is not your Mom's car. And its designer is not a gearhead either.
Meet Christine Park - Concept Car Designer for Cadillac. Read More...
January 12, 2010 |
| • | Jackie Chan Is Immortalized at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood
Crowds came out today to celebrate Jackie Chan as he was immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood.
Jackie talked about getting measured, retiring, and his latest movie THE SPY NEXT DOOR opening worldwide this Friday January 14. Read More...
January 11, 2010 |
| • | Jimmy Chin, Jessica Biel, Emile Hirsch, Alexandra Cousteau and others climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to Raise Funds and Awareness of Global Clean Water Shortage
One billion people do not have access to clean, safe, drinking water. 30 year old award-winning photographer Jimmy Chin, Jessica Biel, Emile Hirsch, Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of explorer Jacques Cousteau, are among the expedition climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for the Global Clean Water Crisis. Read More...
January 08, 2010 |
| • | Ben Fong-Torres is Interviewed on national show One-to-One with Maria Hinojosa
Our Ben Fong-Torres was interviewed on the national show One-on-One hosted by Maria Hinojosa produced by WGBH in Boston. The interview originally aired January 5, 2010. You can now view the interview with Ben by clicking on the WGBH show account through Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/l/24512;www.wgbh.org/oneonone
Here is also a link to the show highlights at WGBH. Read More...
January 05, 2010 |
| • | The Devil You Know by Ping Chong & Company and Phantom Limb at La MaMa ETC.
The Devil You Know by Ping Chong & Company and Phantom Limb at La MaMa ETC. Read More...
January 03, 2010 |
| • | Dell General Counsel Larry Tu and New York Daily News Columnist Juan Gonzalez to receive AALDEF 2010 Justice in Action Awards
Dell General Counsel Larry Tu and New York Daily News Columnist Juan Gonzalez to receive AALDEF 2010 Justice in Action Awards. Read More...
January 02, 2010 |
| • | Snow in New York on New Year\'s Eve
Snow in New York on New Year's Eve. Read More...
December 31, 2009 |
| • | Bellagio Christmas Holiday Botanical Display in Las Vegas
Bellagio Christmas Holiday Botanical Display in Las Vegas Read More...
December 23, 2009 |
| • | Asian American Actors Celebrate 18 Years for CAPE in Hollywood
Awards shows and parties are in full swing in Hollywood, leading up to the Oscars March 7, 2010. CAPE, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment did not hand out awards as it has in the past, instead Hollywood's hot stars came out to honor CAPE for its 17th years supporting APAs in Hollywood. AC's Jenny Woo and Suzanne Kai attended the star-studded event. Read More...
December 15, 2009 |
| • | David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, Kathryn Layng and Edward Albee: YELLOW FACE Reading and Book Signing on 12/10 at The Drama Book Shop
David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, Kathryn Layng and Edward Albee: YELLOW FACE Reading and Book Signing on 12/10 at The Drama Book Shop Read More...
December 02, 2009 |
| • | New York Knicks to Honor Wat Misaka at Madison Square Garden on 12/20
New York Knicks to Honor Wat Misaka at Madison Square Garden on 12/20 Read More...
December 02, 2009 |
| • | Celebrate \"Christmas Eve with Christmas Eve\" aka Ann Harada on 12/14 to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Celebrate \"Christmas Eve with Christmas Eve\" aka Ann Harada on 12/14 to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Read More...
December 02, 2009 |
| • | Asian Elvis Has Left the Building
Asian Elvis Has Left the Building Read More...
November 23, 2009 |
| • | Filmmaker Park Chan-wook is honored at Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Award-winning filmmaker Park Chan-wook was honored tonight at Chapman University as part of a three day celebration of Korean film. The opening celebration kicks off a 3-day event in partnership with the Pusan International Film Festival. Read More...
November 20, 2009 |
| • | Classical Theatre of Harlem\\\'s Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe, MTC\\\'s Ruined are Top Winners at 2009 Audelcos
Classical Theatre of Harlem\'s Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe, MTC\'s Ruined are Top Winners at 2009 Audelcos Read More...
November 19, 2009 |
| • | PAGE TURNER: INAUGURAL ASIAN AMERICAN LITERARY FESTIVAL EXPLORES INTERSECTION OF ART, RACE, AND CONFLICT
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri headlines panels, talks, and readings; day-long series explores internments past and present
and whether the Asian American experience is reflected in contemporary culture on November 14. Read More...
November 13, 2009 |
| • | Director Alfred Preisser Sets His Sights on a New World Stage
Director Alfred Preisser Sets His Sights on a New World Stage Read More...
November 10, 2009 |
| • | Art of the Samurai on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Through January 2010
Art of the Samurai on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Through January 2010 Read More...
November 09, 2009 |
| • | Glamour Names First Lady Michelle Obama, Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, Dr Maya Angelou Among 2009 Women of the Year
Glamour Names First Lady Michelle Obama, Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, Dr Maya Angelou Among 2009 Women of the Year Read More...
November 09, 2009 |
| • | Photo Call: BD Wong, Anastasia Barzee, Clarke Thorell, Cindy Cheung and Orville Mendoza at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater\'s Musical Mix \'n\' Mingle
BD Wong, Anastasia Barzee, Clarke Thorell, Cindy Cheung and Orville Mendoza at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Musical Mix 'n' Mingle Read More...
November 05, 2009 |
| • | George Takei, Nancy Kwan, Lisa Lu and Tsai Chin attend Hollywood Chinese: The Arthur Dong Collection Opening Night
Hollywood Chinese: The Arthur Collection is currently on view at the Chinese American Museum in L.A. through May 2010. Read More...
October 25, 2009 |
| • | Director John Woo attends West Coast Premiere of his epic hit RED CLIFF
Director John Woo dreamed about making this film for years. Now, he stands proudly at the West Coast premiere of his epic RED CLIFF. The film opens in theaters nationally in November. AsianConnections will release its exclusive interview with John Woo next week. Read More...
October 22, 2009 |
| • | Hollywood Chinese: The Arthur Dong Collection on view at Chinese American Museum (CAM) through May 30, 2010
Hollywood Chinese: The Arthur Dong Collection on view at Chinese American Museum (CAM) through May 30, 2010 Read More...
October 21, 2009 |
| • | You Rock Girl! Amy Tan is SF Litquake Barbary Coast Award Winner
Novelist Amy Tan is roasted in good fun by her literary peers as she accepts the third annual Litquake Barbary Coast award. Ben Fong-Torres is a roaster and the Master of Ceremonies. Read More...
October 17, 2009 |
| • | Swine Flu Could Hit Minorities Hard
New America Media Health Editor Viji Sundaram reports on the H1N1 Flu vaccination efforts. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) epidemiologist briefs an ethnic news media meeting in Los Angeles organized by New America Media. Read More...
October 16, 2009 |
| • | New Federal Theatre Founder and Director Woodie King Jr., receives Award for Community Service in Communication Arts from Howard University\'s John H. Johnson School of Communications
New Federal Theatre Founder and Director Woodie King Jr., receives Award for Community Service in Communication Arts from Howard University's John H. Johnson School of Communications Read More...
October 15, 2009 |
| • | BD Wong, Anastasia Barzee, Clarke Thorell, Cindy Cheung, and Orville Mendoza in Rattlestick\'s Musical \'n\' Mix on October 19
BD Wong, Anastasia Barzee, Clarke Thorell, Cindy Cheung, and Orville Mendoza in Rattlestick's Musical 'n' Mix Benefit on October 19. Read More...
October 14, 2009 |
| • | Memories Are Made of This
Renaissance man Ben Fong-Torres muses about reunions, memories, and congratulates the Community Youth Center in SF Chinatown. The CYC has a brand new home, and unveils a plaque honoring Barry Fong-Torres - his late brother. Read More...
October 08, 2009 |
| • | The River Crosses Rivers; Short Plays by Women of Color
THE RIVER CROSSES RIVERS: Short Plays by Women of Color, at Castillo Theatre runs through November 1 Read More...
October 08, 2009 |
| • | Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga Sings for Victims of Typhoon Disaster on Monday, October 12th @ 7PM at The Philippine Center\'s Kalayaan Hall
Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga Sings for Victims of Typhoon Disaster on Monday, October 12th @ 7PM at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall Read More...
October 07, 2009 |
| • | NAATCO\'s The Seagull features Cindy Cheung, Marcus Ho, Mia Katigbak and Orville Mendoza
NAATCO's The Seagull features Cindy Cheung, Marcus Ho, Mia Katigbak and Orville Mendoza through October 17. Read More...
September 30, 2009 |
| • | Telling My Story, In Words and Music
AC's Renaissance Man Ben Fong-Torres is invited to share highlights of his life and times to a packed audience in Mill Valley. Read More...
September 23, 2009 |
| • | National Asian American Theatre Festival runs October 13 - 18
National Asian American Theatre Festival runs October 13-18 Read More...
September 22, 2009 |
| • | Oscar Winner DEPARTURES by Director Yokiro Takita
AC's Jenny Woo and Suzanne Kai interview Yokiro Takita, the director of DEPARTURES, this year's Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film.
Click here to the interview with director Yokiro Takita! CLICK HERE to our interview with Director Yokiro Takita!
Also, check out Director Yokiro Takita at our photo gallery of this year's Oscar night triumphs.
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE - 8 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay & Best Director, by Director Danny Boyle.
DEPARTURES - Best Foreign Language Film by Director Yokiro Takita.
LA MAISON DE PETITS CUBES - Best Animated Short Film by Director Kunio Kato. Read More...
September 15, 2009 |
| • | NAATCO Love! Valour! Compassion! with special guest Terrence McNally
The staged reading of NAATCO's Love! Valour! Compassion! was a reunion of sorts. Read More...
September 15, 2009 |
| • | Hollywood Chinese: The Arthur Dong Collection on view in LA in October
Hollywood Chinese: The Arthur Dong Collection - on view at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles in October. Read More...
September 10, 2009 |
| • | Save Our Chinatown - Judge Rules
Judge Sharon Waters rules on the Save Our Chinatown case against the City of Riverside. Read More...
September 05, 2009 |
| • | Dr. Jim Yong Kim, newly appointed President of Dartmouth College, to speak at KACF 4th Annual Building Bridges Gala
Dr. Jim Yong Kim, newly appointed President of Dartmouth College, to speak at KACF 4th Annual Building Bridges Gala Read More...
September 01, 2009 |
| • | Samrat Chakrabarti in The Waiting City by Claire McCarthy
Samrat Chakrabarti is featured in The Waiting City by Claire McCarthy, which screens at TIFF. Read More...
August 31, 2009 |
| • | Manu Narayan, Michael Winther, Paolo Montalban and Pearl Sun star in ONE, the Rock Musical
Manu Narayan, Michael Winther, Paolo Montalban and Pearl Sun star in ONE, the Rock Musical at 59E59 Theatres through August 30. Read More...
August 26, 2009 |
| • | 2009 Asian American Journalists Association Awards
2009 Asian American Journalists Association Awards Read More...
August 17, 2009 |
| • | 2009 Asian American Journalists Association Award Recipients Dinah Eng, Jeannie Park, Steve Paulus and Corky Lee
2009 Asian American Journalists Association Award Recipients Dinah Eng, Jeannie Park, Steve Paulus and Corky Lee Read More...
August 16, 2009 |
| • | Statement of Shon Meckfessel on Missing U.S. Hikers
Statement of Shon Meckfessel on Missing U.S. Hikers Read More...
August 06, 2009 |
| • | Freed Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee are home at last
Freed journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee are home at last. Read More...
August 05, 2009 |
| • | Statement by the President on the Release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee
Statement by the President on the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee Read More...
August 05, 2009 |
| • | Laura Ling and Euna Lee are headed back to the U.S. with Bill Clinton
Laura Ling and Euna Lee are headed back the U.S. with Bill Clinton Read More...
August 04, 2009 |
| • | Statement from the families of Laura Ling and Euna Lee regarding their pardon
The families of Laura Ling and Euna Lee issue a statement regarding the pardon of their loved ones. Read More...
August 04, 2009 |
| • | Kim Jong-il has granted a special pardon to detained journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee
Kim _jong-il has granted a pardon to detained journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee. Read More...
August 04, 2009 |
| • | Ex-President Bill Clinton Visits North Korea Tuesday for Detained Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee
Ex-President Bill Clinton Visits North Korea Tuesday for Detained Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee Read More...
August 03, 2009 |
| • | Oscar winner DEPARTURES - Director Yokiro Takita is interviewed by Jenny K. Woo and Suzanne Joe Kai
Oscar winner DEPARTURES by Director Yokiro Takita is interviewed by Jenny K. Woo and Suzanne Kai. Read More...
July 28, 2009 |
| • | AAIFF 09 Awards and Screening of H.P. Mendoza\'s Fruit Fly
AAIFF 09 Awards and Screening of H.P. Mendoza's Fruit Fly Read More...
July 27, 2009 |
| • | Multimedia Coverage of Karma Calling, You Don\'t Know Jack and Children of Invention at AAIFF 09
Multimedia Coverage of Karma Calling, You Don't Know Jack and Children of Invention at AAIFF 09 Read More...
July 26, 2009 |
| • | Multimedia: AAIFF 09 Opening Night Screening of Claustrophobia and Party
Multimedia: AAIFF 09 Opening Night Screening of Claustrophobia and Party Read More...
July 24, 2009 |
| • | Asian Americans Strong Environmentalists, Poll Finds
Among California's Asian Americans, 83 percent describe themselves as environmentalists, compared to just 52 percent of all California voters, according to a first-ever poll on the environmental attitudes of Asian-American voters. NAM environmental editor Ngoc Nguyen reports on the surprising findings. Read More...
July 13, 2009 |
| • | Free Laura Ling and Euna Lee Vigils held in Sacramento, San Francisco, Phoenix, Paris and Washington D.C.
Free Laura Ling and Euna Lee Vigils held in Sacramento, San Francisco, Phoenix, Paris and Washington D.C. on July 9. 2009 Read More...
July 09, 2009 |
| • | 230+ Media Outlets Take Collective Stand Urging Immigration Reform
New America Media, the nation's first and largest collaboration and advocate of ethnic news media has issued the following statement on immigration reform.
AsianConnections.com, and more than 230 other ethnic media outlets have joined forces in supporting New America Media's call for reform.
With the massive audience reach and power of more than 230 media outlet partners, NAM is sending this message to Congress and the White House. Read More...
July 08, 2009 |
| • | Judith Hill Sings Lead for We Are the World song at Michael Jackson Memorial
Millions of fans worldwide watched the all-star Michael Jackson memorial ceremony today.
Immediately, fans asked on message boards and blogs Who is that Asian girl singlng lead for the song Heal the World?.
The mystery singer is 25 year old Pasadena based vocalist Judith Hill who was recruited to be one of the back-up singers for the now canceled Michael Jackson This Is It! concerts at O2 Arena in London. Read More...
July 07, 2009 |
| • | Oumou Sangare, Will Calhoun and Les Nubians at Central Park SummerStage
Malian songstress Oumou Sangare and her band, featuring drummer Will Calhoun performed at Central Park SummerStage. Read More...
July 06, 2009 |
| • | Students Graduate from Green Job Training
by Sing Tao Daily - New America Media
June 29, 2009
OAKLAND -
The City of Oakland first green job training commencement was held at Laney College on Monday. The Sing Tao Daily reports 38 graduates from different ethnic groups said, We are ready to the millions of green job opportunities that President Obama had promised.
All the graduates had been previously laid off. They learned how to install solar panels; fix wind power electricity generators; produce bio-fuel and took other classes on recyclable energy resources in the 12-week training program.
According to the American Solar Energy Society, there will be 16-37 million green jobs available to people being laid off by 2030. Read More...
July 05, 2009 |
| • | California - A Quick Getaway to Recharge
Do you ever feel you need to get away somewhere to recharge for a few days?
AC's Travel & Lifestyle writer Sarah Woo found a Southern California oasis to pamper you. Read More...
July 05, 2009 |
| • | While in South Korea - COEX is a Must See
One of the best ways to view modern Seoul, South Korean society is to spend a day at COEX.
AsianConnections Travel and Lifestyle writer Sarah Woo visited the mega complex which has an aquarium, hundreds of shops, restaurants, theaters, and a convention and exhibition center. Read More...
July 01, 2009 |
| • | Photo Call: Derek Walcott\'s Marie Laveau
Photo Call: Derek Walcott's Marie Laveau Read More...
June 29, 2009 |
| • | Learn the Art of Cooking at the Chef Martin Yan Culinary Arts Center in Shenzhen, China
Professionals and home chefs rejoice! - Now you can learn the art of Chinese cuisine at CHEF MARTIN YAN'S CULINARY ARTS CENTER in Shenzhen, China.
The China Travel Service offers promotional travel packages for intensive, short term, and professional chef training, as well as cooking classes for non-professional food lovers to the new CHEF MARTIN YAN'S CULINARY ARTS CENTER in Shenzhen, China.
Named after TV's popular Chef Martin Yan, host of the Emmy award winning Yan Can Cook shows on PBS-TV, the center offers expert classes in Chinese and Pan-Asian cuisine, augmented by first-class culinary tours to China’s best–loved destinations, including Beijing, Xian, Sichuan, Hong Kong, Guilin, and Shenzhen. Read More...
June 20, 2009 |
| • | Photo Call: Classical Theatre of Harlem\\\'s Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe
Andre De Shields and Ted Lange are featured in The Classical Theatre of Harlem\'s Archibishop Supreme Tartuffe. Read More...
June 19, 2009 |
| • | New Federal Theatre Presents Reading of Derek Walcott\'s Marie Laveau
My latest theater project is a reading of Derek Wolcott's Marie Laveau. Read More...
June 19, 2009 |
| • | The Familes of Laura Ling and Euna Lee Take to the Airwaves to Repond to Report from Korean Central News Agency
Lisa Ling talks to Anderson Cooper and Diane Sawyer about her sister Laura Ling. Read More...
June 17, 2009 |
| • | A Super Day in Hollywood, Impersonating an Impersonator
A Super Day in Hollywood, Impersonating an Impersonator Read More...
June 17, 2009 |
| • | In the Memory of Injustice
St. Paul, Minnesota -
On July 22, 2006, 19 year old Fong Lee was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer.
On May 28, 2009 a Federal jury ruled that Officer Jason Andersen did not use excessive force when he shot and killed Lee, ruling against Fong Lee's family's wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis. Lee's family asserts that Fong was unarmed and running away on foot from the police officer.
Elvis Thao, a member of the Hmong community in Minnesota, and actor, hip-hop performer and musician in Clint Eastwood's award-winning 2008 movie Gran Torino, contributes this poem in tribute to Fong Lee. Read More...
June 10, 2009 |
| • | North Korea Sentences Laura Ling and Euna Lee to 12 Years in Prison
The Obama administration is working "through all possible channels" to win the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee, sentenced to 12 years of hard labor in North Korea. Read More...
June 07, 2009 |
| • | Allan Dodds Frank and Maya Lin Speak Out at NY Vigil for Laura Ling and Euna Lee
Allan Dodds Frank and Maya Lin Speak Out at NY Vigil for Laura Ling and Euna Lee Read More...
June 05, 2009 |
| • | Images from the Los Angeles Vigil for Laura Ling and Euna Lee. Photos courtesy Natasha Bishop.
Images from the Los Angeles candlelight vigil for Laura Ling and Euna Lee.
Photos courtesy Natasha Bishop. Read More...
June 04, 2009 |
| • | A Letter from Lisa Ling
Candlelight vigils were held in 9 cities June 3 as American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee are in court in North Korea facing charges of "illegal entry" and "hostile acts."
Read tonight's message from Laura Ling's sister, Lisa.
After more than two months of silence hoping that their daughters would be released through diplomatic channels, the Ling and Lee families have now gone public to plead for their daughter' safe return home. Read More...
June 04, 2009 |
| • | Larry King talks with Lisa Ling and the families of detained U.S. Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee
Larry King talks with Lisa Ling and the families of detained U.S. journalists held in North Korea. Read More...
June 02, 2009 |
| • | Perry Yung, Kat Yew, Allison Hiroto and Eugene the Poogene in Asclepius at La MaMa
Perry Yung, Kat Yew, Allison Hiroto and Eugene the Poogene in Asclepius at La MaMa in New York. Read More...
June 01, 2009 |
| • | Nationwide Vigils for Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee Detained in N. Korea
Nationwide Vigils held for Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee in court June 4 in N. Korea Read More...
June 01, 2009 |
| • | Nina Kuo and Lorin Roser: Mythical Montage - Paintings Parallel 3D Animated Video
Nina Kuo and Lorin Roser: Mythical Montage - Paintings Parallel 3D Animated Video Read More...
May 31, 2009 |
| • | New York Vigil for Detained Journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling
On May 21, a candlelight vigil was held for detained journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling at Rockefeller Center in New York. Read More...
May 29, 2009 |
| • | Recession Turns Homes into Classrooms
Unemployment and the long wait lists for preschool are prompting some Chinese parents, who’ve traditionally valued education, to turn to a new way to teach and care for their toddlers – preschool at home. News feature by New America Media reporter NAM’s Vivian Po. Read More...
May 29, 2009 |
| • | Chinese Immigrants Lead Call for College Access
OAKLAND, Calif. -- English-language learners have the lowest scores on the California High School Exit Exam and the lowest rates of college attendance in the state. Zhuanyi Deng hopes to change all that.
New America Media Education Editor Carolyn Ji Jong reports. Read More...
May 29, 2009 |
| • | Los Angeles Chapter ASCEND Conference Highlights
Members of the Asian American business, accounting and finance community gathered in Los Angeles to rethink how they will do business in the future.
This is their second annual event since the founding last year of the LA Chapter of ASCEND, a non-profit organization which has ten professional chapters, 16 student chapters and more than 4,500 members nationally. Read More...
May 29, 2009 |
