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Celebrate summer in San Francisco at Hyphen's Family Issue release party at 111 Minna on Friday at 9 p.m.

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A big thanks to everyone who came out to Hyphen's sixth anniversary party on Friday night at Club Six. We had a great crowd, great music, great fashion show and great cake.

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Six years ago, we published the first issue of Hyphen. Inside our pages, we had stories about Jin Tha MC, Shahzia Sikander, and the Asian American movement. We put filmmakers Justin Lin and Jon Moritsugu in a room and recorded their conversation. It took us a year to publish that first issue -- from deciding what kind of magazine we wanted to make, to creating Hyphen the organization at the same time we were creating Hyphen the magazine. I still remember the boxes and boxes of magazines piled up and the excitement of seeing that first issue for the first time.

We threw a launch party in San Francisco. Would anyone come? Would people like the magazine? We were surprised when hundreds of people lined up outside the door and waited patiently to get inside the party. Wow. Asian America was hungry for a progressive, arty magazine after all. Most magazines fail within a year. But we beat the odds and survived that first year of publishing. Now, here we are six years later, still beating the odds -- thanks to our volunteer staff, our readers and our supporters.

It's our sixth birthday! That means it's time for a party. And you're invited.

Continue reading "Hyphen Turns Six"

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When Thursday dreams, it dreams of reindeer sweaters and eggnog.

Come celebrate the holidays early with Hyphen, as our newest issue comes out, hot off the press and straight to your hands. We mean it! The early birds get their worms, as the first 50 guests will receive a free copy of our Issue #16, the Consumption issue. Latecomers, worry not -- subscribe that night and get four issues for $15 or eight issues for $25. That's a $10 savings for eight issues! You can't say we don't have your back.

So come and hang out with your favorite Hyphen peeps at our happy hour event. There will be eggnog specials at the bar, and copies of the Consumption issue handy as you read about respecting rice, chinky fonts, conscious hip-hop duo Blue Scholars, and much much more. Have I mentioned we are also giving away rice? Rejoice, consume and celebrate!

Thursday, December 18th
Sugar Cafe, San Francisco
679 Sutter Street
6 to 10 pm
$5 to 10 Sliding Scale Donation

Visit our events page for more info.

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Hyphen's next issue is almost back from the printer and should be on newsstands and in subscribers' hands in the next week or so.

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Watch Hyphen Publisher Lisa Lee and Mr. Hyphen 2006 Robin Sukhadia discuss the magazine and the competition to be the world's greatest Asian American-male activist with Bay Sunday host Sue Kwon.

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Hyphen magazine is thrilled to announce Mr. Hyphen 2008:

ARISTOTLE GARCIA

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One Asian American stereotype is that we are stingy but, seriously, what's wrong with trying to save some dough? This is especially true when it comes to tomorrow's Mr. Hyphen show: you have just ONE MORE DAY to buy your pre-sale tickets online for $15, a whopping $5 discount from the $20 at the door!  And this is not your store-brand knock-off - you'll get all the same quality for less the price. Guaranteed. 

You can buy these exciting tickets here. Go on. Click on it. Let your inner stereotype rejoice.

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It's almost the weekend, but don't worry -- we have you covered for Saturday night.

Samantha Chanse hosts Mr. Hyphen '08, which means as far as cultural events go, this one will take the house by storm.

Check out some great anticipatory buzz from the East Bay Express, so you know what to expect and can, like, figure out what to wear.

See you there!

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 contestant Aristotle Garcia will represent the Filipino American Arts and Exposition, a grassroots, non-profit organization that contributes to the artistic and cultural pride of the Filipino American community.  It is a vital part of the rich tapestry of cultures and ethnic communities of the San Francisco Bay Area through its promotion of Filipino American art, music, film and dance.

About Aristotle:

I love being on stage and I can't say this enough but I always show PINOY pride in anything that I do.

Long ago, Filipino men wrote music with the sole purpose of singing them under the windows of the ones they wish to woo.  Now, Aristotle does that and more as he makes a name for the Filipino community both on and off the stage.  A singer himself, Aristotle also works behind the set as an active representative of the FAAE.  Being the associate producer and talent coordinator for the Pistahan Parade and Festival, he is recently responsible for putting forth the largest Filipino festival outside of the Philippines. 

I am Mr. Hyphen because of my energetic being and thirst for more.  I hope to represent not only the Filipino American community but also the Asian American community... as I have found that each community within the Asian American community needs to bridge the gap that separates us.

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 will take place on Saturday, October 4
at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
Buy tickets here!

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 contestant Rockson Yan will represent Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, a community based, social justice organization focusing on domestic violence, immigration rights, elder abuse and human trafficking.  It also has a youth program called the Youth Advisory Council that advocates anti-domestic/dating violence to middle and high school students.

About Rockson:

Whether it's in a shower or on a stage, Rockson can probably sing better than you.  Beating out 100 other contestants to win the 2007 Sing Tao singing competition, he proves the musical connotation of his name is no fluke.  As a drummer, pianist and guitarist, he plucks the fruits of musical delight and delivers them fresh to your table.  For seven years now, Rockson has been active in the Youth Advisory Council, working with youth and dedicating himself to becoming a difference maker, helping to guide and lead the youth by training them to be anti-violence advocates themselves.  Rockson was also a core assisting personnel for the Asian Student Union of San Francisco State University.

I plan to further contribute to the community by promoting a positive image amongst Asian Americans... especially because the mainstream media lacks Asian representation.  I am proud of my own identity as Asian American, and have been promoting the same awareness not only in but outside of the Youth Advisory Council... I would like to be an inspiration to individuals who are also pursuing their dreams.

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 will take place on Saturday, October 4
at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
Buy tickets here!

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 contestant Eric Tam will represent the Asian American Donor Program, a community non-profit organization geared towards saving lives.  AADP is an official recruitment group of the National Marrow Donor Program, specializing in conducting outreach and donor drives in the Asian Pacific Islander and Multi-racial communities.

About Eric:

Self-proclaimed man of courage, with a head of "fabulous hair and a charming smile," Eric is humble as well and admits he has "very little talent," especially when it comes to Jay-Z impersonations.  Still, at 5'8" and 160lbs, Eric is the model of responsibility.  Being the oldest son in his family, Eric has held jobs since he was 14 so he could help provide for his siblings and, eventually, put his brother through college.  Working with AADP and ProjectMichelle, Eric is now on a mission to save the life of his friend and other leukemia patients.

If I am selected as Mr. Hyphen my goal is to rejuvenate the importance of compassion among our community.  It is important for our community to genuinely care about the well being of one another or else the organizations that are trying to help the community will not be successful. 

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 will take place on Saturday, October 4
at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
Buy tickets here!

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 contestant Maurice Seaty will represent the Southeast Asian Student Coalition, a progressive organization run by the students at UC Berkeley.  The mission is to "unite Southeast Asian communities, particularly those bounded by the historical context of the Viet Nam War, and to address the social injustices, the economic inequalities, and the political under representation that they face."

About Maurice:

"where are my peoples at and do YOU know what's up with us?"

Mentor, teacher, practitioner of lyrical arts; Maurice is the son of Cambodian refugees and an avid spokesperson for his community.  With a metaphorical license in carpentry, he attempts to build a bridge between Southeast Asian communities and the larger Asian American communities, as he senses a troubling disconnection between the two that's causing some Southeast Asians to not want to identify as Asian Americans.

As Mr. Hyphen, I don't want to be labeled as a role model, but I want to reshape the way Asian American media views the Southeast Asian community, in a way that every person in the community can serve as their own role model.

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 will take place on Saturday, October 4
at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
Buy tickets here!

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 contestant Mike Liu will represent Spring Bud, a program that partners with schools in less industrialized parts of China to aid girls who are deprived of education due to poverty, and the California Dragon Boat Association, an organization that develops team skills and leadership in youth through training and competing in dragon boat racing.

About Mike:

Dr. Frankenstein's creation pales in comparison to Mike, the well-blended embodiment of brains and brawn.  As a man who once answered all the try-out questions correctly for Jeopardy! College Edition, he is also the legend behind the crew that qualified for the dragon boat Club Crew World Championship of 2006.  At the time an officer for Stanford's Undergraduate Chinese American Association, Mike has now coached dragon boat teams for the past five years.

I hope it shows through that I'm multi-dimensional... with some persistent desires in life, among them to enjoy the company of other good people, value family, live well and make at least an incremental difference to the world....  I started paying attention to Hyphen magazine since last year's Mr. Hyphen event and wish to see it voice continue to be included.

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 will take place on Saturday, October 4
at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
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Mr. Hyphen 2008 contestant Scott Chan will represent Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, a nonprofit organization that works to achieve its mission by developing leaders within Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the country.  LEAP believes leaders know the issues and are capable of informing and empowering communities.

About Scott:

Mr. Hyphen should be a man who is in a committed relationship.  I have been dating the API community of Los Angeles for a few years now.  It has been great so far, because we're in a relationship where we each help one another grow.  There are times where it is tough but it is by enduring these struggles that our relationship reaches another level.

"Growing up practically white," Scott connected with his Chinese roots during college and credited his parents and their stories of coming to America as keys that helped him better define his own identity.  Now, as a non-profit guru, blogger and a big brother, Scott is a superhero who watches over his community without the spandex and cape.  And with a fan-base like his, it seems action figures are just a matter of time.

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Mr. Hyphen 2008 will take place on Saturday, October 4
at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
Buy tickets here!

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Football season is here and if you're like me, between watching the games and adjusting fantasy lineups, you get biceps-envy. Don't be disgusted; I know I'm not an anomaly. However, if biceps are not your fancy (and the fancy of your loved ones), there are many other body-tuning options you can pursue -- and Hyphen can help.

Join all your favorite Hyphen peeps at Sports Basement on Wednesday, September 17, from 6 pm - 8pm! Not only are the food and drinks FREE, you get 15% off all sports gear that night! 5% of your purchase will go to Hyphen so we will appreciate you, large biceps or not.

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You've been PONGed: Don't be a playa hata. Join Hyphen in celebrating the San Francisco release of indie hit, "Ping Pong Playa," at the official afterparty!

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