One-woman jam Kawehi covers "Don't Dream It's Over"

DIY musician shows off her multi-track artistry with a unique spin on a classic Crowded House song.



This video dropped a couple of weeks ago, but I just saw it and I love it. Do-it-yourself musician Kawehi, who makes incredible one-woman jams, shows off her awesome multi-track artistry to cover one of my favorite songs of all time, "Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House. It's a unique, cool spin on a classic song.

Check it out:

Brooklyn kids arrested for harassing Chinese seniors

Groups of teenagers have been terrorizing Asian-owned businesses in Bensonhurst.


Photo Credit: Bensonhurst Bean
Last week in Brooklyn, not long after reports hit the news about groups of teens terrorizing Asian-owned businesses, two 13-year-old boys were arrested for throwing rocks and spitting at seniors at a nearby park.

Accused Of Harassing Seniors, 13-Year-Olds Arrested In Seth Low Park

On Friday afternoon at Seth Low Park in Bensonhurst, two middle schoolers were arrested after they were seen harassing seniors sitting at the picnic tables. According to witnesses, the boys started spitting and throwing rocks at the seniors, who are Chinese immigrants and do not speak English.

Watch 11 documentaries on public TV for AAPI Heritage Month

Presented by CAAM. Check your local PBS and public TV stations for schedules.



Throughout the month of May, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, CAAM is presenting an exciting documentary slate of broadcasting eleven films on national public television.

The schedule includes Wayne Wang's latest film Soul of a Banquet, Ursula Liang's sports doc 9-Man, and the PBS broadcast of Filipino American Lives, a three-part series hosted by Tony-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga. All you have to do is turn on the tube to enjoy these awesome programs that highlight the fascinating, diverse, untold stories from the broad spectrum of the Asian Pacific American community.

Here's the list of this year's programming -- check your local PBS station for schedules:

TMZ airs racist segment mocking Kpop group EXID

Reporting includes predictably stupid faux Asian accent.



All right, I'm not going to pretend I expected any better from the likes of TMZ. In this recent segment covering the recent arrival of K-pop girl group EXID at Los Angeles International Airport, a TMZ editor decided to enhance her reporting with a predictably stupid faux Asian accent mocking one of the members of the group.

The rest of the TMZ staff groans with faint protest, which is funny, because the show has been guilty of pulling this kind of racist shit before. Suddenly, everyone is all sensitive about making fun of Asians? Then cut to the lone Asian American contributor in the "newsroom." It only tumbles into further ignorance from there.

This 5-year-old Bruce Lee fan's got all the right moves

From the yellow jumpsuit to the nunchuck skills, Ryuji Imai is channeling the spirit of Bruce.



Been seeing this one passed around widely on social media (thank you to the dozens of people who brought it to my attention)... Behold, this kid is straight up channeling the spirit of Bruce Lee, from the yellow jumpsuit to the swift nunchuck skills (not to mention the righteous facial expressions). That's 5-year-old Ryuji Imai with all the right moves, doing a pretty damn great impression of the Dragon.

Check it out:

Japanese American National Museum to acquire internment artifacts from canceled auction

Collection features artwork produced by incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II.


Oil on canvas by Estelle Peck Ishigo.
The Japanese American National Museum announced that it has acquired a collection of more than 400 pieces of historical art and artifacts created by Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during World War II. Plans for the items to be put up for public auction were canceled after widespread community outcry.

Japanese American Museum Acquires Internee Artifacts

The museum worked through Rago Arts and Auction Center in New Jersey and the consignor to acquire the private collection, which includes painting, sculptures and photographs produced by Japanese Americans who were forcibly moved into internment campus during the war. Actor/activist (and museum board trustee) George Takei reportedly was instrumental in convincing the auction house not to go forward with the sale.

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Asian American Studies Strikes Back!

Wednesday, May 6 at Northwestern University's Hardin Hall



In 1995, student activists at Northwestern University organized a hunger strike to pressure the administration to establish an Asian American Studies program. The hunger strike lasted 23 days, not only raising awareness and support from Northwestern students, but also from campuses around the country. Four years later, in 1999, the Asian American Studies Program was introduced as a minor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the hunger strike at Northwestern. Next week, Asian American Studies is holding an event, Asian American Studies Strikes Back! in celebration of the student protest that led to the establishment of the program. It's happening Wednesday, May 6 at Northwestern's Hardin Hall.

Here are some more details about the event:

Angry Reader of the Week: Steve Lim

"I'm going to gather all these knives and smelt them. Then I'm going to forge them into the ultimate sword."



All right, everybody. It's time to do this thing again. Time to meet the Angry Reader of the Week, spotlighting you, the very special readers of this website. Over the years, I've been able to connect with a lot of cool folks, and this is a way of showing some appreciation and attention to the people who help make this blog what it is. This week's Angry Reader is Steve Lim.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2015

Watch a video message from the White House and read President Obama's proclamation.



It's May. Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Of course, around here, that's pretty much every month. But I appreciate the dedicated thirty-one day gesture, America. Let's celebrate.

In June 1977, Reps. Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the president to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. Twelve years later, the week was extended into a month-long celebration. In 1992, the official designation of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law. And here we are.

Here's a video message from Kiran Ahuja, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Konrad Ng, Director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific Center:

Meet the three Filipinos not rooting for Manny Pacquiao

These lone outsiders are supporting Floyd Mayweather. Traitors.



Are you ready for the Filipino Superbowl? I am referring, of course, to the long-awaited, much-anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Billed as the "Fight of the Century," Manny has the global support of fellow Filipinos worldwide... except for these three guys. In this video, AOL's 2 Point Lead tracked down the three Filipinos who are coming out of the shadows to profess their support for Mayweather.

Take a look:

Virginia Tech student arrested for posting threat message

"Another 4.16 moment is going to happen tomorrow. Just a warning."



This week in Virginia, a college student was arrested after posting a threatening message on social media warning of an upcoming event similar to the 2007 mass shooting on the Virginia Tech campus.

Student arrested after threatening Virginia Tech Yik Yak post

21-year-old Kiung Moon, a senior majoring in business information technology at Virginia Tech, posted a message on Yik Yak on Tuesday night warning of "another 4.16 moment." The Virginia Tech and the Blacksburg police departments were alerted to the posting and immediately launched an investigation.

According to Blacksburg police, Moon turned himself in at the Virginia Tech Police Department and was taken into custody the next afternoon.

First Unofficial Look at Jubilee in 'X-Men: Apocalypse'

Set photos reveal an early glimpse of the teen mutant superhero's signature look.



Filming on the latest X-Men movie, X-Men: Apocalypse officially began in Montreal earlier this week, so a few photos from the set have inevitably trickled out to social media, giving X-fans an unofficial first glimpse at some of their favorite young mutant superheroes -- including Lana Condor as Jubilee.

As you can see, she is rocking Jubilee's signature yellow jacket. Those familiar with Jubilee's origin story will remember she was introduced in the pages of The Uncanny X-Men as a mutant teen mallrat.

Take a look:

Manny Pacquiao does it all in 'Too Manny Things'

Marques Ray, Randall Park and Tess Paras star in the Manny Pacquiao reality show.



Between all the training, endorsements, painting, singing, recording, serving in Congress, picking up the cake, rescuing his wife Jinkee from kidnappers and who knows what else, pro boxer Manny Pacquiao will carve out some time to face Floyd Mayweather in the ring this Saturday. He's a very busy man.

In the inaugural episode of Manny's very own reality show, Too Manny Things, starring Marques Ray, Randall Park and Tess Paras, we follow a day in the life of the busiest many alive.

Take a look:

Teens terrorizing Asian-owned businesses in Brooklyn

Chinese shop owners in Bensonhurst have been repeatedly targeted by unruly youth.



In Brooklyn, a group of Asian American shopkeepers have filed a police report saying that they are being targeted by rowdy, unruly teenagers who have been repeatedly terrorizing their businesses.

Teens Terrorize Chinese-Owned Shops On Bay Parkway

In Bensonhurst, on a stretch of mostly Chinese-owned shops, a group of kids, ranging in ages from 13 to 17, have been antagonizing merchants and customers by shoplifting, pickpocketing, smoking in stores, throwing merchandise on the floor, and destroying property on a regular basis, nearly every day after school.

The 25 Types of People on the Subway

Sleeping Beauty, The Makeup Artist, The Pole Hogger, The Creeper. You've seen them all.



Subway riders, you know what's up. Seasoned straphangers will recognize many of the train folk classified in 25 Types of People on the Subway, a video by Yuena Li. The funny piece of anthropology (and public service) was no doubt inspired by many hours of observation while riding the 7.

My personal favorite is The Pole Hogger. You know what I'm talking about. Take a look:

Penn students allege hate crime in racial altercation

"We'll kill you -- you don't belong here."



A group of Vietnamese American students at the University of Pennsylvania say they are the victims of a hate crime after being the target of death threats and racial slurs in an altercation with another group of students.

Alleged hate crime during Fling prompts students to launch police investigation

According to The Daily Pennsylvanian, members of the Vietnamese Students' Association were hosting a barbecue at a house earlier this month, during the school's "Spring Fling," when several groups of people walking by made racial gestures or rude comments directed toward them.

The incident apparently started when a student walking by approached the barbecue and asked for a burger. When he was told it was a members-only event, and was asked to leave, attendees say he became combative, saying "Is it because I don't look like you? I eat rice and watch anime, too."

Things escalated when the student left and returned with a larger group of other students.

Lee Byung-hun and Diddy star in 'Rush Hour 4: Face/Off 2'

Two sequels. One movie. Courtesy of Funny or Die.



Lee Byung-hun and Diddy star in Rush Hour 4: Face/Off 2, the most anticipated double-sequel of the blockbuster season! To rescue the Korean ambassador's daughter, Detective Carter and Detective Lee must join forces... and switch faces! Like in Face/Off. Because... well, just because.

Okay, before you freak the frick out about this unholy cinematic union, know that this weirdly hilarious premise is a Funny or Die parody trailer. Hey, might as well combine two spoofs in one. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker and John Travolta and Nicholas Cage won't know what they're missing.

Take a look:

Brian Tee cast as Shredder in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2'

'Tokyo Drift' actor will play iconic franchise villain in 2016 'TMNT' reboot sequel.



Check it, turtle fans. Actor Brian Tee has been cast as the iconic franchise villain Shredder in the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, the latest installment of the recently rebooted live-action movie series.

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' Casts Brian Tee as Shredder

Tee, whose work includes The Wolverine and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, joins Megan Fox (April O'Neill), Will Arnett (Vern Fenwick), Stephen Amell (Casey Jones) and Tyler Perry (Baxter Stockman) in the sequel to producer Michael Bay's 2014 blockbuster, which earned $485 million at the worldwide box office.

Comic book artists sue Marvel over 'Iron Man' suit design

Ben and Ray Lai claim Marvel illegally copied elements of their comic book 'Radix.'



A pair of comic book artists have filed a federal lawsuit against Marvel Entertainment, alleging that the super-powered armored suit worn by Tony Stark in The Avengers and Iron Man movies copied their work.

Comic Book Artists Sue Marvel Over 'Iron Man' Body Armor

Brothers Ben and Ray Lai, the founders of Horizon Comics, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Marvel saying the suit worn by Iron Man illegally copies elements of their work on the comic book Radix.

The lawsuit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Boston, names as defendants a series of Marvel and Disney enterprises and also makes claims of unfair and deceptive business practices.