New America Media: Arts & Entertainment

Can Asians Save Classical Music?

Talk.Onevietnam.org, News Report, Posted: Feb 02, 2012

While classical music is losing popularity across various demographics, Asians and Asian Americans are keeping the art form alive.

Don Cornelius Dead: Why Soul Train Will Never Leave America's Station

New America Media, News Report, Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Posted: Feb 01, 2012

NAM contributor Earl Ofari Hutchinson reflects on the legacy of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius, found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide.

Legacy: The Art of Mike "Dream" Francisco

Silicon Valley De-Bug, Event, Abraham Menor, Posted: Feb 01, 2012

The late, legendary street artist Mike "Dream" Francisco has his work on display in San Francisco thanks to the Manilatown Heritage Foundation.

Vietnamese Director Brings Haruki Murakami's "Norwegian Wood" to U.S. Theaters

Pacific Citizen, Interview, Nalea J. Ko, Posted: Jan 31, 2012

Despite not speaking Japanese, director Tran Anh Hung adapted the popular Haruki Murakami novel for the big screen.

Filipino Cuisine Poised to Break Gastro Ceiling

New America Media, News Feature, Odette Keeley/ Photos by Monica Quesada Cordero, Posted: Jan 29, 2012

At a recent culinary showdown in San Francisco, Filipinos spoke about why their cuisine is set to catch fire in the American market.

Miss Long Beach Contestant Shows Masculinity is Beautiful, Too

New America Media / Voicewaves, News Report, Prumsodun Ok, Posted: Jan 28, 2012

Janelle Hutcherson, a lesbian with masculine looks, challenged traditional ideas of attractiveness when she entered the Miss Long Beach pageant.

Water Writes in Gaza

New America Media, News Report, Text: Nancy Hernandez//Video: Josue Rojas, Posted: Jan 27, 2012

Bay Area muralist Josue Rojas recently joined a group of fellow artists on a trip to Gaza to highlight the struggle there to attain and preserve clean, drinkable water.

Film Reveals “The Invisible War” on Women in Our Military

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: Jan 26, 2012

The documentary “The Invisible War” is already bringing much needed attention to the problem of rape in the military.

APALC Condemns Anti-Immigrant Radio Show

Asian American Press, News Report, Posted: Jan 21, 2012

he Asian Pacific American Legal Center condemns derogatory remarks against Korean Americans expressed by co-host John Kobylt (KFI 640) during the Jan. 5 broadcast of Clear Channel’s “The John and Ken Show.”

Can an LGBT Film Help Change Attitudes About Homosexuality in Vietnam?

Talk.Onevietnam.org, News Report, Posted: Jan 15, 2012

Billed as the first Vietnamese film to positively depict gay romance, the film tells the story of 20-year-old Khoi as he ventures to Saigon after being disowned by his family