Calfornia to Officially Apologize for Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

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Calfornia to Offically Apologize for Incarceration of Japanese Americans
Almost 80 years after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the incarceration of 120,000 innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, the state of California will formally apologize to Japanese Americans for its role in the internment. On Thursday, the California Assembly is expected to approve a new bill, HR-77, which officially apologizes for supporting the "unjust exclusion, removal, and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, and for its failure to support and defend the civil rights and civil liberties of Japanese Americans during this period."

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Hundreds Gather To Support Boston's Chinatown Amid Coronavirus Fears
On Saturday, nearly 400 people gathered for a community-organized "dim sum brunch" at the China Pearl restaurant in Boston's Chinatown in an effort to allay fears about the coronavirus.

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NYC Taxis Are Avoiding Chinese Passengers Over Coronavirus Fears
In New York City, cabbies and ride-share drivers are reportedly discriminating against customers over fears of the Coronavirus, refusing Chinese passengers and avoiding driving to Chinese areas of the cities.

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Rest in Peace, Kellye Nakahara Wallett
Kellye Nakahara Wallett, a film and television actress best known for playing Lt. Nurse Kellye Yamato on 11 seasons of the classic series M-A-S-H, died Sunday after a brief battle with cancer. She was 72.

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2020 Seattle Asian American Film Festival
Heads up, Seattle cinephiles. The 2020 Seattle Asian American Film Festival is going down this week, February 20 to 23. Showcasing feature-length and short format films by and about Asian Americans across North America, SAAFF is the only film festival in Seattle to provide a space for Asian American voices, perspectives and histories by screening independent films that reflect the diversity and richness of the city’s Asian American community. For more info, go here.

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Absinthe makes the face glow stronger
Lucas Kwan writes about coming to terms with having infamous Asian Glow.

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The coronavirus and the long history of blaming ‘the other’ in public health crises
"Although the epicenter of the illness is in China, where tens of thousands have been affected, there have been only 15 cases in the United States as of Thursday. Still, Asians in America have been subjected to suspicion and ridicule, and not for the first time in this country's history."

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Korean liquor store. Black neighborhood. A quarter-century after the riots, misgivings still run deep
A 2017 incident involving a Korean-owned liquor store employee chasing away a Black patron reminded many of an unresolved past and ongoing community tensions.

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Thank you, Andrew Yang
Jeff Yang reflects on the impact of Andrew Yang's run for presidency.

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Could Andrew Yang and His Gang Make It in New York’s Mayoral Race?
When Andrew Yang dropped out of the presidential race last Tuesday, he immediately stoked speculation he was ready to seek another prestigious office: mayor of New York City.

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From shame to pride: Why I lost my Cantonese and want to get it back
"By that time, English was already the language in which I was most proficient. Cantonese, the Chinese dialect my parents, grandparents and more than half a million people in Canada speak — and the first language I learned — was already fading in me."

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A Love Story: My parents Were the First Couple to Wed While Interned With Other Japanese Americans
"My parents, Milton and Molly Maeda had the dubious distinction of being the first couple to wed while incarcerated with other Japanese Americans."

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First Asian American sheriff in California vows to protect immigrants from Trump policies
Paul Miyamoto, who was sworn in last month as San Francisco County's 37th sheriff in 150 years, is the first Asian American sheriff in California history.

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'Parasite' became an Oscars success story overnight because of years of Asian American support
Over the years, Asian American audiences and institutions have given Korean cinema viability and profitability.

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'Survivor' has moved on from its #MeToo scandal. Former contestant Kellee Kim has not
While CBS focuses on the 40th season of Survivor, last season's contestant Kellee Kim is asking everyone not to forget the #MeToo scandal that happened during her tenure on the show.

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How Lauren Yee Took the Khmer Rouge Genocide and Turned It Into the Joyful Cambodian Rock Band
While Cambodian Rock Band addresses the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge, playwright Lauren Yee made sure to talk about the legacies and resilience of survivors.

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Where Is All the Asian American YA Historical Fiction? A Conversation with Author Stacey Lee
An interview with author Stacey Lee, whose young adult novel Outrun The Moon is historical fiction written from the perspective of a Cantonese Chinese American.

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What's It Like for an Author to See Her Story Turned Into TV?
Celeste Ng's bestselling novel Little Fires Everywhere will make its debut adapted as an eight-episode Hulu series starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon.

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'To All the Boys 2': How Lana Condor and Jenny Han made a teen heroine for themselves
Actress Lana Condor and writer Jenny Han collaborated to make sure the sequel To All the Boys: P.S. I Love You included a teen heroine for themselves.

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‘Birds Of Prey' Breakout Ella Jay Basco Carries Torch For New Generationof Representation
13-year-old Ella Jay Basco, who stars as Cassandra Cain in Birds of Prey, is blazing a trail for Asian American girls who are looking to see themselves on screen.

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How 'Birds of Prey' Director Cathy Yan Saved Harley Quinn From Joker and the Male Gaze
Cathy Yan, the first Asian American woman to direct a superhero film, opens up to Melissa Leon about giving Harley Quinn the crazy-fun movie she deserves.

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After Birds of Prey, meet the real Cassandra Cain in Shadow of the Batgirl comic
Written by Sarah Kuhn, Shadow of a Batgirl is the latest young adult graphic novel from DC, and features Asian Batgirl Cassandra Cain.

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Getting Ready for the Oscars With Activist Amanda Nguyen
Nobel Peace Prize-nominated activist Amanda Nguyen shares about her night out at the Oscars.

Just Some More Racist Bullshit Over This Coronavirus

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Middle School Student Bullied, Attacked, Accused of Having Coronavirus
In California's San Fernando Valley, a middle school student was bullied, physically attacked and accused of having the coronavirus because he was Asian. Los Angeles County officials Thursday urged the public to resist yielding to anti-Asian stereotypes, panic and misinformation related to unfounded fears that the coronavirus may be spreading in the Southland.

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Indiana Motel Turns Away Asian Man Over Coronavirus Concerns
Kao Lor says he was turned away when he tried to get a room at the Super 8 in Plymouth, Indiana over concerns that he might have the coronavirus. Why? Because he's Asian. A video recording shows the Super 8 employee asking if Lor is from China, "because of the Coronavirus going around. Anyone from China, I'm told, has to be picked up and quarantined." By the way, that's bullshit, and he was told no such thing.

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The Push to Get Asian-Americans to Complete the Census
"In a survey, Asian-Americans reported a lower likelihood of filling out their census forms than any other demographic group. They are also the least familiar with the census, on average, and the most worried that their information will be used against them, according to a Census Bureau report." We have a lot of work to do.

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Richard Wong To Direct Adaptation Of '29 Dates'
Richard Wong, whose indie road trip comedy Come As You Are hits limited theatrical release this weekend, is attached to direct an adaptation of Melissa de La Cruz's 29 Dates for Disney+. The book follows Jisu Kim, a 16-year-old struggling against the academic pressure exerted by her ambitious parents, who also set her up on a number of seon (matchmaker) dates to meet appropriate young men from Seoul to San Francisco.

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A Decade of Asian Representation 2010-2019
This cool video, created by "minimal shame no apologies," celebrates a decade of Asian representation in Hollywood cinema, 2010-2019. "A decade under the influence." Edited together from a variety of films, all tied together with a hot track by G. Yamazawa.

Nineteen Angry Years

Happy Angryversary.



Hello! Phil here. We all know today, February 14, is Valentine's Day. But as longtime readers may remember, today also happens to mark the anniversary of this website. Yup. On this day, nineteen years ago, I flipped the switch on the very first iteration of Angry Asian Man, launching me into the wilds of the internet.

Nineteen years. Every year, I tell myself I must be doing the math wrong, but it checks out. I've done this thing longer than I've done anything. And I feel pretty fortunate. Because of this website, I've experienced so many joyous, wonderful moments and made blessed relationships. I've also witnessed some pretty terrible things, and have waded through a fair amount of truly unfun bullshit.

I've had wins. I've made mistakes. I'm tired. The last couple of years have been particularly challenging. But I'm still here. So... nineteen years later, all I can really say is thank you. Thanks to all you regular readers, whether you're relatively recent or been staying angry since day one. Thank you to all the great friends I've made along the way. Huge thank you to all the subscribers and supporters. Thanks but no thanks to the haters, too.

I never really expected this thing to connect with people, but somewhere along the way I found you, my community. I found a personal and professional calling. And I found my voice.

Next up: Year Twenty. In terms of this website, and its various satellite efforts, there will be some of the same stuff, as well as exciting new stuff. I've been messing with new formats, as well as navigating some big lifestyle changes. But rest assured, we're keeping things going. Thanks for coming along for the ride.

Stay Angry.

Elizabeth Warren Says She's Got a Plan For Asian America

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Elizabeth Warren: A Working Agenda for AAPIs
From the Elizabeth Warren Campaign: "We need to collect comprehensive disaggregated data if we are going to make big structural changes so that our democracy works for everyone. This document is a work in progress and will continue to be updated based on input and insight from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) activists, community leaders, organizers, policy experts, and stakeholders."

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U.S. Funding Reintegration Program for Laotian and Hmong Refugees
Laotian and Hmong refugees are preparing to face a possible increase in deportations, in part because the U.S. government is funding a reintegration program to help Laos accept nationals with final orders of removal.

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Larry Itliong and the Great Delano Grape Strike
At 15, Larry Itliong came to America with a dream. His plans changed when he learned the truth about his new home. In 1965, he led Filipino farmworkers in a historic fight for their rights. Episode 12 of Long Distance tells the story of the influential labor leader and the Delano Grape Strike.

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The Green Knight
Oh damn. Check out the teaser trailer for The Green Knight, a new cinematic twist on the Arthurian legend -- starring Dev Patel. The medieval fantasy adventures tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Dev's got a sword. Dev's on a quest. And I am here for it.

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Netflix to Serve Documentary Series on Naomi Osaka
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka is set as the subject of a Netflix documentary series. The series will cover Osaka's pivotal year, from the US Open in August last year, on tour as Osaka plays in each of this year's Grand Slam tournaments, and prepares for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Worldwide Racist Bullshit Over Coronavirus Continues

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Asians worldwide share examples of coronavirus-related xenophobia
From New York City to Los Angeles and various other cities around the world, people of Asian descent have been documenting xenophobic incidents on social media following the recent outbreak of the new coronavirus, now called COVID-19. NBC News has been tracking social media reports of harassment targeting Asian communities globally.

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NYPD Lieutenant Used "Chinky Eyes" and Other Racist Phrases
A NYPD lieutenant is accused of using racially charged terms like "high yellow" and "chinky eyes" in front of her subordinates. Lt. Rasheena Huffman, faces departmental charges for creating a hostile work environment and using racial and offensive language against underlings, admits that she said the phrases, but claims that she didn't know they were derogatory. And that makes it aaaallll better.

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Yul Kwon Returns to Survivor!
27 seasons later, Yul Kwon is back. The triumphant winner of Survivor: Cook Islands returns to the popular CBS reality competition for Survivor: Winners at War. Long considered one of the smartest players of the game, he's ready to win it all again, and he's already got an epic plan for the prize money.

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Awkwafina to Star in 'The Baccarat Machine'
Awakwafina, who is officially in everything, is set to star in the upcoming feature The Baccarat Machine, inspired by the true story of Cheung Yin "Kelly" Sun, the most successful female gambler in modern history. The project follows Sun as she painstakingly develops talent and obsession for payback into beating the system at their own game. With major casinos conspiring to bar her from their properties, Sun partners with legendary poker player Phil Ivey in order to take down the system through subterfuge, ingenuity, and pure daring, resulting in one of the most ingenious legal gambling runs ever documented.

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'To All the Boys I've Loved Before'... and to Fans Hungry for More
Now on Netflix: Lana Condor returns as Lara Jean Covey in P.S. I Still Love You, the highly-anticipated sequel to the runaway rom-com phenomenon To All The Boys I've Loved Before, based on the hit novel by Jenny Han.

Andrew Yang Does The Math, Drops Out of Presidential Race

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"It's Clear From the Numbers We're Not Going to Win This Campaign"
Andrew Yang is dropping out of the presidential race. The first Asian American man to run for president as a Democrat, Yang is an entrepreneur who promoted a universal basic income and warned of the perils of automation. After running a long-shot campaign that built unprecedented support and persisted longer than anyone expected, he ended his long-shot bid for president on Tuesday night. "I am the math guy, and it's clear from the numbers we're not going to win this campaign," he announced to supporters in New Hampshire. "So tonight I'm announcing that I am suspending my campaign." You gotta hand it to him for hanging in there as long as he did, and getting so many Asian Americans excited about a candidate like never before.

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Parasite Cookies
Because we're still quite excited Parasite's historic Best Picture win at the Oscars... Cookies! By Judy Kim.

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'Parasite' Won, but Asian-Americans Are Still Losing
Parasite's extraordinary Oscar victory is a triumph for South Korean cinema and a huge boost for the Academy's abysmal track record with diversity, but in the long view, Walter Chaw points out that this historic moment still isn't much of a win for Asian American representation.

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Late Night Writer Karen Chee on Parasite's Oscar Wins
Then again, let us Koreans bask in the collective glory and pride of this moment. Check out Late Night writer Karen Chee -- rocking a Bong Joon Ho t-shirt! -- celebrating Parasite's Oscar sweep, her Korean heritage, and her hot Korean grandpa.

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Fresh Off The Boat Series Finale: February 21
It's the end of an era. Time to say goodbye to the Huang family. Mark your calendars, set your DVRs. Fresh Off the Boat will air its special one-hour series finale February 21 on ABC.

Have You Experienced Racism Because of the Coronvirus?

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Have You Seen or Experienced Racism, Xenophobia or Other Forms of Discrimination Connected to the Coronavirus Epidemic?
As the coronavirus continues to spread, so do fears over rising prejudice. If you’ve seen or experienced discrimination, racism or xenophobia connected to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, The Washington Post wants to hear your story. Fill out the form and a reporter may follow up with you.

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Translating for Bong Joon Ho at the Oscars: Aspiring Director Sharon Choi
Sharon Choi, who interpreted for Parasite director Bong Joon Ho and others involved with the film, has become a familiar face throughout their successful awards season. And of course, she was quite busy on Sunday night, as the film racked up four Oscars at the Academy Awards.

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Parasite [A Mike Relm Remix]
In honor of Parasite's big night at the Oscars, here is Bong Joon Ho's acclaimed film getting chopped up and spun around with the Mike Relm remix treatment. Warning: if you haven't seen the film, there are mad spoilers.

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Asian Americans
Asian Americans is a five-hour documentary series that will chronicle the contributions, and challenges of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing ethnic group in America. Personal histories and new academic research will cast a fresh lens on U.S. history and the role Asian Americans have played in it. Premieres May 11 on PBS.

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Mulan: Before the Sword by Grace Lin
Mulan: Before the Sword is a new middle grade adventure tale by award-winning author Grace Lin, set before the events of Disney's upcoming live-action Mulan. When Hua Mulan's beloved little sister is bitten by a poisonous spider, Mulan embarks on a quest with the Jade Rabbit of legend visiting extraordinary places, meeting Immortals, and faces incredible obstacles while searching for an antidote.

Parasite Makes Oscar History with Best Picture Win

'Parasite' is the first foreign language feature to win Best Picture.



If you haven't heard, Parasite was the big winner at the 92nd Academy Awards, becoming the first foreign-language movie to take home the trophy for Best Picture. The South Korean feature also won Best Director for Bong Joon Ho, Best International Film and Best Original Screenplay.

'Parasite' Makes Oscar History With Best Picture Win

Bong's genre-defying thriller tells the story of the down-on-their-luck Kim family, who scam their way into the lives of the wealthy Park family, but become dangerously entangled in an unexpected incident. If you haven't seen it, I can't explain it any further. Just go watch it -- it's officially the best picture of of the year.

Here are the acceptance speeches, starting with Best Original Screenplay:

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'Farewell's' Lulu Wang Urges Hollywood to Champion Female Filmmakers in Best Film Speech
The Farewell won the Spirit Award for best feature at Saturday's Film Independent Spirit Awards. Director Lulu Wang accepted the award and gave an impassioned acceptance speech about the importance of those with power in Hollywood hiring more female filmmakers.

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Why You Should Boo Amar Ramasar in the "West Side Story" Revival
Dancer Amar Ramasar is accused of sharing explicit images of female ballet dancers without their consent during his time as a principal dancer with New York City Ballet. He now plays Bernardo in the Broadway revival of West Side Story. You are encouraged to boo him.

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10 Books With South Asian Characters You Should Read in 2020
"From timely novels about elections and political activism to stories that traverse through centuries of Parisian history, 2020 brings a slew of potentially award-winning and culture-transforming books about the South Asian experience."

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My Friendship With SF Chinatown's Last Old-School Nightlife Promoter
How Lisa Lee Herrick found friendship in the most unexpected place.

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Three Women of Chuck's Donuts
Read or listen to Anthony Veasna So's excellent short story, Three Women of Chuck's Donuts, in this week's New Yorker.

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From 'Parasite' to BTS: Meet the Most Important Mogul in South Korean Entertainment
Miky  Lee built South Korea's first movie multiplex, invested in DreamWorks and has since grown a diverse, $4.1 billion entertainment empire that helped launch a generation of filmmakers including Bong  Joon  Ho. Now  she’s coming for Hollywood.

Chinatown Restaurants Suffer From Coronavirus Panic

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Chinatown Restaurant Business Plummets Amid Coronavirus Fears
"Restaurateurs in Chinatown say their businesses are suffering because of the panic about coronavirus. They say that the neighborhood has been noticeably less busy, while there have been no confirmed cases in New York yet during the outbreak that has infected 28,000 people worldwide. The outbreak has provoked xenophobic and racist responses about the Chinese people and diaspora, including from those who push age-old and bigoted misperceptions of Chinese culinary habits."

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Coughing While Asian
Scared of the coronavirus? Okay. Scared of Asians because of coronavirus? Don't be racist. This silly sketch, Coughing While Asian, produced and directed by Michael Tow and Teja Arboleda, addresses the overblown xenophobia and anti-Asian sentiment that have been fueled by the virus outbreak. Get a grip, people.

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Bruno Mars Will Star In, Produce Music-Driven Theatrical Disney Film
Disney has struck a deal with Bruno Mars to develop a music-themed theatrical narrative feature starring and produced by the platinum-seling pop star. The plot is being kept under wraps, but according to Deadline, the film will reportedly consist of mostly original music created and performed by Mars.

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Sung's Garage Episode 1: Jen Yamato
If you haven't heard, Han is back. The fan favorite character returns to the Fast & Furious franchise after having seemingly died at the hands of the villainous Deckard Shaw. On the inaugural episode of his new podcast Sung's Garage, Kang invites Los Angeles Times film critic -- and originator of the #JusticeForHan movement -- Jen Yamato to discuss Han's death and resurrection, and the Fast franchise making things right.

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"Barcelona" by Surrija
"Barcelona" is the fantastic new single from Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Surrija (aka Jane Lui), from her forthcoming spring album release. The song was inspired, in part, by time spent in, yes, Barcelona.

They Call Us Bruce - Episode 88: They Call Us Gene Luen Yang

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. (Almost) 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 back our good friend, acclaimed graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang. He talks about his latest books Dragon Hoops, which follows the true story of a high school basketball team's championship season, and Superman Smashes the Klan, which pits the Man of Steel against hooded racists.

Join the #AAPI2020 Twitter Town Hall, February 13

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Next Thursday, several presidential campaigns -- Mike Bloomberg, Bernie Sanders, Andrew Yang, with more to be announced -- will be participating in the AAPI Decision 2020 Twitter Town Hall to discuss issues important to AAPI communities. It's happening February 13 at 2:00pm EST. Join the conversation at #AAPI2020 Co-sponsored by National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, AAPI Data, APIA Vote and Asian American Journalists Association.

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Snake Eyes star Henry Golding reveals first look at G.I. Joe spin-off
Henry Golding, who stars in the G.I. Joe spinoff Snake Eyes, currently filming in Japan, offered a first look of sorts from the film, in celebration of his birthday. "Because its my birthday today and I'm playing Snake Eyes... Here's your first look," he wrote on Instagram. The photo doesn't reveal much, but it's pretty badass.

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Anti-Chinese "Coronavirus" Message Found at Columbia University
At Columbia University, someone apparently wrote "Wuhan virus isolation area" on a library blackboard. The message, which was shared widely on social media, was apparently "in broken Chinese handwriting" and "clearly not from a Chinese person." So, you know, just another somebody out there using the coronavirus outbreak as an excuse to do racist shit.

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Family Karma
Oh boy. An Indian American community gets the Bravo reality show treatment in Family Karma, an upcoming unscripted series centering on a group of friends and their families as they navigate love, success, and cultural traditions in Miami. According to Bravo, Family Karma "will give viewers a never-before-seen glimpse inside the intriguing lives of seven young Indian-American friends as they try and strike a balance between following their own paths and living their own dreams in Miami, while also staying true to their families' traditions. Welcome to your new guilty pleasure. Premieres March 8.

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Waking Up Sucks (Sometimes)
After taking a two-year break from releasing new music, singer/songwriter AJ Rafael is back with a new song and music video "Waking Up Sucks (Sometimes)." Strong first crush vibes with this one. But oof, that ending.

Woman Assaulted in Coronavirus Hate Attack

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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.

She Performed at the Super Bowl. You Might Have Missed Her.

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I Performed at the Super Bowl. You Might Have Missed Me.
Christine Sun Kim performed the national anthem and "America the Beautiful" in American Sign Language at the opening of the Super Bowl on Sunday. While Demi Lovato and Yolanda Adams sang on the 50 yard line, Kim was right there signing on the 40 yard line. Unfortunately, if you were watching at home, Fox Sports neglected to show most of her performance. Kim asks, "Why have a sign language performance that is not accessible to anyone who would like to see it?"

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U.S. Citizen Mistakenly Put in Deportation Proceedings Returns to America
A U.S. citizen and former refugee, who was put in deportation proceedings years ago, has finally returned to the country from Cambodia. Sok Loeun, who had first arrived in the United States legally with refugee status, landed in San Francisco on Wednesday after spending five years in Cambodia.

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The FBI’s China Obsession
Harry Sheng, a Chinese American engineer, was one of hundreds of people surveilled under a previously unreported FBI program that targeted ethnic Chinese scientists and students living in the United States -- upending lives and paving the way for decades of discrimination.

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Go Back to China
Here's the new trailer for the comedy Go Back to China, written and directed by Emily Ting. The semi-autobiographical film follows spoiled rich girl Sasha Li (Anna Akana), who after blowing through most of her trust fund, is forced by her father (Richard Ng) to go back to China and work for the family toy business. What begins simply as a way to regain financial support soon develops into a life-altering journey of self-discovery, as Sasha discovers her passion for toy designing and learns to reconnect with her estranged family. Go Back to China hits theaters and VOD on March 6.

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Shadow of the Batgirl
The new DC young adult graphic novel Shadow of the Batgirl, written by Sarah Kuhn with art by Nicole Goux, offers a fresh take on the Batgirl saga, blending a fun adventure-thriller with an existential search for identity and purpose. Teenage assassin Cassandra Cain escapes her cruel captors and seeks to change her path in life by becoming a hero, aspiring to fill the shoes of the missing Batgirl. But can she change from being a ruthless killer to becoming a jusice-serving hero? By the way, if you're in the Los Angeles area, Sarah Kuhn and Nicole Goux are celebrating the launch of Shadow of the Batgirl at The Ripped Bodice in Culver City on February 8.