Why don’t we ever hear about the Asian-American vote? By Christopher Beam Posted Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at 4:57 PM ET Presidential campaigns can feel like an informal census. As the candidates traverse the country, they pander to Latino voters, African-American voters, working-class white voters, older voters, younger voters, elite-college-graduate voters … everyone gets to …
Category Archive: Asian News
Oct
02
Sep
15
Takei Wedding!
See pictures of George Takei when he was here in Chicago in our gallery George Takei and Brad Altman reach the final frontier, marrying after 21 years together By SANDY COHEN LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Takei and his longtime partner, Brad Altman, have agreed to live long and prosper together. Takei, 71, and Altman, …
Sep
08
Great Anniversary Party This Past Weekend!
Hi AFC Members: Thanks to all who showed up yesterday at AFC’s 24th Anniversary Party. It was a great turnout and a wonderful event. We want to thanks Steve R. and Ming for hosting us at their garden space just off of Hollywood Beach. The weather was just wonderful and the food was terrific. On …
Sep
08
Asian American Action Fund Event
AFC Members: Note the Asian-American Action Fund’s event below: You may have already received the invitation below, to the Asian American Action Fund Greater Chicago’s second annual fundraiser: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:00 pm D4 Irish Pub 345 E. Ohio (Entrance on GRAND AVENUE), Chicago We are excited to have Tammy Duckworth as our keynote …
Aug
08
Asian-American Students–Model Minority?
Here’s an article on a report that appeared in the New York Times last June. Enjoy! June 10, 2008 Report Takes Aim at ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype of Asian-American Students By TAMAR LEWIN The image of Asian-Americans as a homogeneous group of high achievers taking over the campuses of the nation’s most selective colleges …
Jul
29
First-person Narrative from China
AFC Members: This arrived from a Chicagoan visiting China. We received it from Earl, someone known to our Board. Enjoy! Greetings from Emei Mountain, China, Southwestern University has concluded its spring semester, delayed and rescheduled because of the tragic Sichuan earthquake. As the term came to an end, we all, staff and students alike, …
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