On Being the Hyphen in Asian-American
Red Bean smoothie from The Emperor’s Hotel bar in Beijing!

Red Bean smoothie from The Emperor’s Hotel bar in Beijing!

Cow Tendon Skewer from Dong Zhi Men!

Cow Tendon Skewer from Dong Zhi Men!

Lamb Skewer from Dong Zhi Men!

Lamb Skewer from Dong Zhi Men!

think-progress:

Newspaper front pages on Obama’s new immigration policy to stop deporting DREAM-eligible youth.

think-progress:

Newspaper front pages on Obama’s new immigration policy to stop deporting DREAM-eligible youth.

Homecooked Kimchi Fried Rice!

Homecooked Kimchi Fried Rice!

YES. SPEAK DAT TRUTH.

therealabraham:

This year has been an amazing year for up-and-coming Asian American entertainers. There was Heejun Han, who finished 9th on American Idol. Then, there was Jessica Sanchez, who was the runner-up on the very same show. Now, there’s me, formerly red-streaked guy from South Korea, competing for…

newmanbrian:

File under: There’s something happening here.

Freddie Wong (FreddieW). Ryan Higa (NigaHiga). Jenna Marbles. Kevin Wu (KevJumba). These are four names that I can mention in conversation with almost everyone I know in the independent film business and get blank stares. They aren’t…

aalimelight:

AA Limelight Interview with Decipher

Check out AA Limelight’s first ever video interview! 

aalimelight:

Photo of Far East Movement in concert

Having worked on rap music for four years, I think it’s time I write a post for AA Limelight on why Asian American involvement in rap could have SO MUCH potential for our community. I mean, one of our biggest problems is the model minority myth. For some…

aalimelight:

Photo of Far East Movement from seoulbeats.com

Most people don’t see the difference between Asian and Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA)…or even know that there is one. This usually translates into how they see “Asian” culture as well. For example, I am a 1.5 generation (I moved to…