Korean Churches Say No to SB 48
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Aug 31, 2011
Korean churches in Southern California have come out against California’s passage last month of SB 48, otherwise known as the FAIR Education Act.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Religion
Tags: Faireducationact, gayrights, Korean, LGBT, SB48
The Politics Behind the China-Georgetown Basketball Fiasco
New America Media, Question & Answer, Posted: Aug 19, 2011
The political ramifications of this week's basketball brawl between a Chinese team drawn from the military and Georgetown University's team.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Chinese, International Affairs, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Sports, Top Stories
Tags: american, basketball, brawl, china, chinese, game, georgetown, hoyas, military
K-Pop, Chinese Sex Scandal and North Korea
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Aug 16, 2011
It may not be what South Korea intended, but if reports are to be believed the K-Pop phenomenon is certainly pushing the boundaries of so-called “soft power.”
Categories: Asian, Chinese, Ethnic Media Headlines
Tags: China, entertainment, K-Pop, Korea, NorthKorea
Undocumented and Korean at UC Berkeley
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Aug 15, 2011
When one UC Berkeley student disclosed his status as an undocumented immigrant, the response was telling. “A lot of the students were surprised at seeing a yellow face."
Categories: Asian, Education, Immigration, Latino, Original NAM Content, Top Stories
Tags: AB540, DreamAct, education, Hispanic, immigration, Korean, UCBerkeley, Undocumented
Japanese Comedians Beat Up Female Korean Martial Artist
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Aug 11, 2011
South Korean netizens are in an uproar over a popular Japanese variety show that featured three well-known comedians beating up a female Korean martial artist.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, International Affairs, Sports
Tags: Cyberattack, Dokdo, Japan, Korea, MMA