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Janet Yang is Elected President of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

Posted by Suzanne Kai - on Sunday, 09 October 2022

Janet Yang is Elected President of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
August 2, 2022 Hollywood by Suzanne Joe Kai   Janet Yang has been elected President of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences by its Board of Governors! This is an epic, historic moment recognizing the first Asian American to become President of the Academy in its 95 year history. She is only the second person of color and the fourth female elected as the Academy's President.  Ms. Yang began her first term as president August 2, 2022, and continues in her second...

Like a Rolling Stone

Suddenly, I Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans

Posted by Ben Fong-Torres on Sunday, 04 September 2005

What did Ben Fong-Torres love about New Orleans? Everything and everyone.

"The moonlight on the bayou, Louis Armstrong sang in Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans." A creole tune that fills the air. I dream about magnolias in bloom, and Im wishin I was there.

In a Confused State of Mind

Posted by Ben Fong-Torres on Monday, 12 May 2003

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Whacking Moles with 'Buddha Baby' Kim Wong Keltner

Posted by Ben Fong-Torres on Tuesday, 01 November 2005

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Prejudice, Pride and Perseverance

Posted by Ben Fong-Torres on Wednesday, 04 January 2006

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Telling Stories and Barking Like Dogs

Posted by Ben Fong-Torres on Tuesday, 24 January 2006

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