http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines Blog that explores and analyzes current political, demographic, and cultural issues that affect today's diverse Asian American community, written by a professor of Sociology and Asian American Studies. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:55:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Earlier I wrote about a new book written by a Muslim American family that tries to guide young Muslim Americans through the American racial landscape and the assimilation process. To follow up on that post and as the Christian ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/05/dating-trends-among-young-muslim-americans/ If you’ve been following the Democratic presidential nominee campaign even just a little bit, you already know that for good and for bad, Obama’s candidacy has thrust the issue of race into the national spotlight, front and center. But ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/05/racism-against-obama/ You might remember my previous post that described criticisms over the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. memorial statue in Washington DC. That initial controversy centered on the fact that the sculptor was not African American, or even American -- ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/05/more-controversy-over-mlk-statue/ If I may, I’d like to deviate a little bit from my usual topics and today, talk about what it means to be a “hero.” These days,we see plenty of examples of superhuman feats that are described as “heroic.” Whether ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/05/definition-of-hero/ Following up on my earlier post on celebrating APA Heritage Month by describing some demographic and socioeconomic facts about the Asian American community, I pass along a couple of other links that others have sent to me in recognition of ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/05/more-links-for-apa-heritage-month/ Many Asian American bloggers have been covering this event and I’d like to do my part to help publicize it as much as possible as well: the National APIA Presidential Town Hall, to be held on May 17. ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/05/national-apia-town-hall-meeting/ Here’s another request from a student asking for participants for an online research survey: ——————————————— Dear Asian-Nation Visitors, My name is Hsu Ling-Hui, a Ph.D. student at the University of Texas at Austin, Department of Communication Studies. I would like to invite ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/05/online-survey-personal-impressions/ Yes, it’s here once again -- today marks the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Like many other people of color, I am thankful that the federal government has officially “recognized” us for distinction, but on the other ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/05/facts-for-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month/ In the wake of the recent increased attention and criticism against China as it prepares to host the Summer Olympics, the New York Times summarizes how there’s been a boisterous and growing backlash against western-style “Sinophobia” and all things perceived ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/04/chinese-students-lashing-back/ I received the following announcement about a new film coming to PBS in May, entitled “Tie a Yellow Ribbon.” It’s a story about Asian American women told through the eyes of a Korean adoptee. From the looks of ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/04/tie-a-yellow-ribbon-film-about-korean-adoptee/ One of the contradictions in being Asian American is the tension between emphasizing unity versus uniqueness. That is, on the one hand it’s frequently in our best interests to be a unified racial/ethnic community and to speak with one ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/04/struggling-for-solidarity/ I’ve written before about how Asian American students continue to face various obstacles in being treated fairly and justly on college campuses, whether it relates to dealing with offensive “satire” or being physically and violently attacked. Some might be ... http://www.asian-nation.org/headlines/2008/04/racial-tensions-and-living-in-a-colorblind-society/