New America Media: Asian

'Why Are There So Many Filipino Nurses in the US?'

Asian Week, News Report, Rodel Rodis, Posted: May 18, 2013

The Philippines is the world’s largest supplier of foreign-trained nurses with 429 nursing schools and 80,000 nursing students.

Los Angeles School To Be Named After Korean American Legend

Koream Journal, News Report, Posted: May 16, 2013

Dr. Lee was the first Asian American to win a gold medal for the United States and competed at the London Olympics in 1948 and the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, winning gold medals in the 10-meter platform at both Olympics.

The Tragedy of Self Immolation - No One Cares

New America Media, Commentary, Andrew Lam, Posted: May 16, 2013

The self-immolation of the Vietnamese monk Thich Quang Duc became an iconic emblem of the Vietnam War era. Today, such acts fail to illicit the same response.

Data Reveals Immigrants’ Financial Contribution to States

Asian Journal, News Report, Posted: May 16, 2013

In California, Asian and Hispanic immigrants pay nearly $30 billion in federal taxes, $5.2 billion in state income taxes, and $4.6 billion in sales taxes each year.

City Agency Criticized for Producing Video for Caricature

Rafu Shimpo, News Report, Posted: May 15, 2013

More American couples are staying over at each other's places rather than choosing to live together or to get married, according to a study from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Study Finds People Of Color Nearly Invisible On Evening Cable News

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 14, 2013

White Guests Were Hosted Most Often On Cable News. Fox News had the largest proportion of white guests — 83 percent. African-Americans were the largest non-white group on all networks, representing 19 percent, 10 percent, and 5 percent of guests on MSNBC, Fox, and CNN, respectively.

‘Little PSY’ Subject of Online Racial Hatred

Korea Bang, News Report, Posted: May 14, 2013

Hwang Min-woo, popularly known as ‘Little PSY’ for his stint in the Gangnam Style music video, has been catapulted into the limelight. The boy’s multicultural background (his mother is a naturalised Korean from Vietnam) attracted the attention of Ilbe which mounted a high-profile hate-campaign this week. Given the track-record of Ilbe’s kulturkampf and their unabashed xenophobic stance, this fray with the 9-year old is likely to continue until some form of legal intervention takes place.

Marvel Studios’ Andy Park Brings Iron Man, Avengers to Silver Screen

Koream Journal, News Report, Jimmy Lee, Posted: May 14, 2013

Andy Park, a concept artist for Marvel Studios, brings comic book heroes and villains to life for the big screen.

Election Drama Offers 'Lessons in Diversity' for One Calif. City

New America Media, Op-ed, Stewart Kwoh , Posted: May 14, 2013

As San Gabriel looks ahead, those who serve the community would do well to welcome the participation of all Americans.

White House Names Pramila Jayapal a Champion of Change

International Examiner, News Report, Posted: May 13, 2013

In commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the White House honored 15 AAPI women as “Champions of Change,” an award that recognizes individuals across the U.S. building extraordinary efforts to create a more equal, safe and prosperous future for their communities and country.