Chopped has been on the air for six years, but I only started watching the show a few months ago. I’m addicted and happy that there are five seasons to catch up on. Continue reading “Asian woman crowned Grand Champion of ‘Chopped: Grill Masters’ tournament”
Tag: stereotypes
Lakers wear “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirts: Why it’s important we see Jeremy Lin wearing the shirt
As everyone knows by now, Eric Garner, a 43-year old African-American male, died after New York police put him in an illegal chokehold. Continue reading “Lakers wear “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirts: Why it’s important we see Jeremy Lin wearing the shirt”
Are Asian immigrants being targeted for MTA subway attacks?
This is an article that I originally wrote for American FOBs. I corrected a mistake and made some slight edits to this version for clarity. Continue reading “Are Asian immigrants being targeted for MTA subway attacks?”
What’s so “stunning” about good looking Asian men?
There’s a post being passed around Facebook that has its heart in the right place, but falls into the same trap it’s attempting to dispel. Continue reading “What’s so “stunning” about good looking Asian men?”
Are Asian immigrants being pushed onto subway tracks a coincidence or something else?
I don’t know what number constitutes a pattern, but after a 61-year Chinese immigrant was pushed onto the tracks of the oncoming D train in The Bronx. Continue reading “Are Asian immigrants being pushed onto subway tracks a coincidence or something else?”
Fake Facebook: Allen Iverson is broke and begging for money
Another day, another fake news story being shared out on Facebook. This time it’s a story about former NBA player Allen Iverson being broke and begging for quarters at Atlanta’s Lenox Mall.
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Fake Facebook Video: The bank robbery in Detroit that never happened
Another day. Another fake Facebook post making its rounds. In the last year, you might have come across a Facebook post that says something like “Bank robbery in Detroit” Continue reading “Fake Facebook Video: The bank robbery in Detroit that never happened”
Footage capture Chicago police hurling racist insults, abuse onto handcuffed Asian-American woman
Here’s another hit to any remaining idealistic view of humanity. Try not to be too effing jaded coming out of it and throw a bunch of shit on the floor like I just did. Continue reading “Footage capture Chicago police hurling racist insults, abuse onto handcuffed Asian-American woman”
Fake Facebook Post: Chinese restaurant shut down for serving rats, cats, pups, and stereotypes
Scrolling through my Facebook feed, I came across a shocking image of what looked like a frozen bag of rats/mice. Continue reading “Fake Facebook Post: Chinese restaurant shut down for serving rats, cats, pups, and stereotypes”
Better Luck Tomorrow? It Depends On You
Being an Asian American is a conflicting battle in cultures and common senses. Simply being has furnished each and every one of us a very unique experience, something we all should be proud of. Continue reading “Better Luck Tomorrow? It Depends On You”