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Coming Out and Living As a Double Minority

Today is National Coming Out Day. In this International Examiner feature, Mike Chin shares his experience as a "double minority".

'Silent Crime' -- Defrauding Elders Grows in Ethnic Communities

Financial scamming of elders of color is on the rise. What can be done by individuals and advocates to help prevent this insidious form of elder abuse?

Chinatown Eatery Sam Wo Shuts Its Doors

San Franciscans mourn the closing of the historic Sam Wo restaurant last Friday, but could there be hope for a re-opening?

Muslim Women Slowly Breaking Sports Barrier

Growing exercise options for Muslim American women challenge stereotypes while recognizing the importance of faith.

San Francisco Murder of Five Spotlights Asian Gambling Addiction

Higher rates of problem gambling in the Asian American community can have devastating consequences on finances, family -- and have even led to violence.

The World is Powerless Against Fukushima Fallout

Yoichi Shimatsu explains the astounding reach of the Fukushima nuclear disaster fallout.

Birthing Centers Cater to Expectant 'Dragon Year' Mothers

"Birthing Centers" are popping up in the US to cater expectant Asian parents aiming for Year of the Dragon birth.

Obama’s America: More Warren Buffett’s Secretary, Than Warren Buffett

Sandip Roy explains why the dialing back of American exceptionalism in President Obama's 2012 State of Union address is a good thing.

Burmese Refugees in Oakland Living in Extreme Poverty

A report from San Francisco State University and the Burma Refugee Family Network finds that 60 percent of refugees from Myanmar in Oakland are living in extreme poverty.

Chinese Community Joins Occupy Wall Street Movement

Chinese American union workers join the San Francisco leg of the Occupy Wall Street protests.

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