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‘Samurai Among Panthers’: On the Life of Richard Aoki

The life of Richard Aoki, the former Black Panther and Asian American leader, was more nuanced than his hardline image makes it seem.

By: Momo Chang | Posted: June 29, 2012 - 9:02am

Mandeep Sethi to Perform at Hyphen Generations 25/10 Celebration

In anticipation of our 25th Issue/10th Anniversary celebration, Hyphen talks with hip-hop emcee Mandeep Sethi, who will be performing alongside DJ DELROKZ at Hyphen's Generations: 25/10 bash on Saturday, June 30, at SOMArts in San Francisco.

By: Hyphen Events | Posted: June 28, 2012 - 12:03pm

Books: A Memoir of Pain and Resilience in Iran

The Good Daughter is that rare memoir so rich in detail and dialogue that one feels as if they are voraciously flipping through a fiction novel -- dramatic and sweeping, Lili’s life rivals that of a Dickensian orphan child.

By: Maurene Goo | Posted: June 28, 2012 - 8:08am

When Words Fail: Careful Framing Needed in Research on Asian Americans

An advisor to the recent Pew report on Asian Americans explains why Pew's 'Tiger Mom' and 'model minority' messaging towards news media does more harm than good.

By: Karthick Ramakrishnan | Posted: June 27, 2012 - 8:40am

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Politics: Nate Shinagawa Wants to Take Rural Issues to National Stage

Nate Shinagawa could become the youngest Congressman in DC, bringing the challenges of rural New York to our nation's capital.

Posted: June 26, 2012 - 8:26pm

Politics: Discussing South Asians in Politics with Congressional Candidate Chivikula

Assemblyman Upendra Chivikula holds the title of being the first Indian American in the New Jersey state legislature and the fourth Indian American to be elected to a state legislature. Now he has his sights set on Congress.

By: Nadia Hussain | Posted: June 26, 2012 - 6:30pm

Sidewalk Empire: The Avenues 34/34

By: Eddie Ahn | Posted: June 26, 2012 - 8:00am

The People's Artist: Senbei at Hyphen Generations 25/10 Celebration

In anticipation of our 25th Issue/10th Anniversary celebration, Hyphen talks with musician, scholar, educator, and community leader Senbei a.k.a. Colin Ehara, who will be performing at Hyphen's Generations: 25/10 bash on June 30 in San Francisco.

Senbei answered some questions over email about how his relationship to hip-hop began, how he perceives his role as an Asian American hip-hop artist, and who and what inspires him.

By: Joy Tang | Posted: June 25, 2012 - 4:01pm

Vincent Chin: Some Lessons and Legacies

Remembering Vincent Chin, and the persistent questions his murder raises.

By: Chris Fan | Posted: June 25, 2012 - 1:04pm

Sidewalk Empire: The Avenues 33/34

By: Eddie Ahn | Posted: June 25, 2012 - 8:00am

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