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Jane Iwamura, on Asian Religions without Asians

How did the American fascination with meditation, yoga, the Dalai Lama, or even Mr. Miyagi and Yoda come about? How does an Asian religion gain entry into the American cultural imagination?

Jane Iwamura | Tue, Jul 3rd- 8:43pm | Blogger Column, Oriental Monk, Transcendental Meditation, Virtual Orientalism, yoga, Across the Desk, Books Section, Culture

How to Choose Your Therapist

It’s perfectly normal to meet several therapists before deciding on one with whom you feel a good rapport. As with dating, “that didn’t suck” is not a high enough bar.

Ask a Model Min... | Sun, Jul 1st- 3:32pm | Blogger Column, depression, family, intergenerational conflict, mental health, model minority, overachievement, suicide, Ask a Model Minority Suicide, Social Issues

The Hyphenite's Social Calendar: Japan Relief, Last of the Nisei Cougars

Wednesday March 23rd -- NYC

Japan Relief Fundraiser 

Cynthia Brothers | Wed, Mar 23rd- 9:34am | Blogger Column, Events

Sorry, Mom, I'm Going to Be an Artist! KAFFNY 2011

Who needs identity politics when you can be a brooding Asian American artist? 

Tammy Kim | Sun, Mar 20th- 1:05pm | Blogger Column, chase thompson, korean american film festival, maria the korean bride, struggling artists, works of art movie, Art & Design, Film, Film Festivals

Debunking the Flanagan Delusion: Tiger Moms vs. Eagle Moms

Having missed the memo on outdated racial stereotypes, social critic Caitlin Flanagan keeps the fear alive in her recent article in The...

Victoria Yue | Tue, Mar 22nd- 9:30pm | amy chua, Blogger Column, Caitlin Flanagan, Community, Culture, Immigration, News & Politics, Race, Social Issues, Social Justice, University/Academics

The Hyphenite's Social Calendar: 100 Days, Red Flamboyant

Thursday March 17th -- NYC

Swing into Spring Fundraiser for CACF

Cynthia Brothers | Wed, Mar 16th- 2:24pm | Blogger Column, Events

Hyphen TV: What Is a Tiffin Box?

Last week I didn't have a chance to check out the premiere of the new show America's Next Great Restaurant, but I'm now caught up and in the words of SNL Miley Cyrus, it's pretty cool.

 

Dianne Choie | Tue, Mar 15th- 11:59am | America's Next Great Restaurant, American Idol, Blogger Column, RuPaul's Drag Race, Top Shot, TV

King Hearings on Domestic Terrorism: Muslim Peril?

On March 10, the House Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Peter King (R-NY), held the first in a series of hearings on “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community’s Response.” Its purpose was to...

Kirti Kamboj | Mon, Mar 14th- 7:09am | Blogger Column, domestic terrorism, King hearings, muslim peril, Politics, Social Issues

Bambu Speaks on Domestic Violence on His New Cut

Yesterday, 2DopeBoyz posted a cut from Filipino American rapper Bambu, called “Something.” The song samples Adele’s “Someone Like You,” and because I like both...

Theresa Celebra... | Thu, Mar 10th- 6:01am | Bambu, Blogger Column, domestic violence, hip hop, Activism, Community, Gender, Health & Environment, Music

Chinatown Fair: Historic Manhattan Chinatown Video Game Arcade Closes Doors Forever


Last week I got an invite on Facebook to a pleasant Sunday afternoon outing of dim sum in Manhattan's Chinatown, followed by a brief excursion to Chinatown Fair, a nearby video game arcade. Indifferent to the prospect of dim sum, but not to...

Saif Ansari | Tue, Mar 8th- 11:05am | Blogger Column, manhattan chinatown, NYC, Community, History
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