Ignore Asian American Voters at Your Own Peril

And Other Things to Know From Angry Asian America.



Asian Americans Are the Fastest-Growing Group in the U.S. Electorate
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing segment of eligible voters out of the major racial and ethnic groups in the United States. More than 11 million will be able to vote this year, making up nearly 5% of the nation’s eligible voters (for this analysis, U.S. citizens ages 18 and older). They are also the only major racial or ethnic group in which naturalized citizens -- rather than the U.S. born -- make up a majority of eligible voters, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of Census Bureau data.

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Motoko Fujishiro Huthwaite, 92, Last of the 'Monuments Women,' Dies
Motoko Fujishiro Huthwaite, part of a team of 345 people from 14 countries -- collectively known as the Monuments Men and Monuments Women -- who preserved cultural treasures and artworks during and after World War II, died on Monday in Michigan, from complications of the coronavirus. She was 92.

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The Paper Tigers Official Teaser
Martial arts movie fans, check out the first official teaser trailer for The Paper Tigers, an indie kung fu flick written and directed by Tran Quoc Bao. The action dramedy follows a deadbeat dad, an insurance scammer, and an MMA coach who must avenge their Kung Fu master's death. But first they need to call in sick at their 9-to-5s. The film is currently in post-production. For more info and updates, check out the official website.

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Cambodian Rock Band Cast Recording
New York's Signature Theatre just released the cast recording of its production of Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band, featuring songs by Dengue Fever. The play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia for the first time in thirty years, as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of Cambodia's most infamous war criminals. Backed by a live band playing contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies, this story toggles back and forth in time as father and daughter face the music of the past. If you've seen the show and love the music, or if you haven't seen the show and just like dope music, check it out. Get it on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, and wherever music is sold.

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Jimmy O Yang: Good Deal
Comedian Jimmy O Yang's standup special Good Deal is now available on Amazon Prime. Performed live at the Neptune Theater in Seattle, Good Deal covers Jimmy's hilarious interactions with fans, his thoughts on Matt Damon, and whether ghosts will haunt one-bedroom apartments.

Woman Assaulted in Coronavirus Hate Attack

Things to Know From Angry Asian America



Woman in Face Mask Allegedly Assaulted by Man Who Calls Her 'Diseased'
A woman wearing a face mask was allegedly assaulted and called "diseased" in an incident in a New York City subway that was apparently sparked by bias over the coronavirus. The New York City Police Department's hate crimes unit is seeking the public's help in identifying the man who appears to be kicking and punching the woman in a video posted on Twitter.

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🙄🙄🙄THIS IS HAN JIN-WON, HE CO-WROTE PARASITE. WE LOOK NOTHING ALIKE. WE JUST BOTH WEAR GLASSES. JESUS CHRIST. FUCK. pic.twitter.com/ce662NnJFp

— Nico Santos (@nicosantos) February 4, 2020

"WE LOOK NOTHING ALIKE."
"THIS IS HAN JIN-WON, HE CO-WROTE PARASITE. WE LOOK NOTHING ALIKE. WE JUST BOTH WEAR GLASSES. JESUS CHRIST. FUCK." Superstore star Nico Santos has a few choice words for the news outlet that confused him with Parasite co-writer Han Jin-won, who is, indeed, an Asian man who wears glasses. But otherwise looks nothing like Santos. Apparently, there can be only bespectacled Asian man on the red carpet.

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Mike Cabellon To Co-Star In NBC's L.A. Mayor Comedy Series
Mike Cabellon has been cast as a series regular opposite Ted Danson, Holly Hunter and Bobby Moynihan in NBC's untitled L.A. Mayor comedy series, from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and Universal Television. The show centers on a wealthy businessman who runs for mayor of Los Angeles for all the wrong reasons. Once he wins he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his staff, and connect with his teenage daughter, all while humanely controlling the coyote population. Cabellon will play Tommy, the mayor’s chief strategist.

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First Look at Disney Junior's Mira, Royal Detective
Here's your first look at Disney Junior's new animated series Mira, Royal Detective, a mystery-adventure show inspired by the cultures and customs of India. Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, it follows Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the queen herself. 16-year-old newcomer Leela Ladnier leads an all-star voice cast of prominent South Asian actors, including Freida Pinto, Jameela Jamil, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Aasif Mandvi and Aparna Nancherla.

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Cambodian Rock Band
If you're in New York, do not miss Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee, now playing at the Signature Theatre. This darkly funny, electric new play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia for the first time in thirty years, as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of Cambodia's most infamous war criminals. Backed by a live band playing contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time as father and daughter face the music of the past.

They Call Us Bruce - Episode 37: They Call Us Cambodian Rock Band

Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America.



What's up, podcast listeners? We've got another episode of our podcast They Call Us Bruce. Each week, my good friend, writer/columnist Jeff Yang and I host an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America, with a strong focus on media, entertainment and popular culture.

On this episode, we welcome playwright Lauren Yee and performer Jane Lui, fresh off the world premiere run of their groundbreaking play Cambodian Rock Band, which joins the story of family secrets, Cambodia's darkest hour, and the incredible sounds of Cambodian psychedelic surf rock.