Articles related to "Asian American"

Barack Obama might want to thank the small but significant Asian American vote for his victory on November 4th.

Director Will Lu reveals the story behind his award winning short film, the ups and downs of film production, and what it means to be an Asian American Filmmaker.

Asian Americans appear to be more than twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the general American population. Since Asian Americans are four times less likely to be obese, doctors are late to diagnose them as diabetic. Help us spread the word among the medical and Asian American communities.

A Japanese American man and his grandfather are linked by a shared love of Japan and the U.S.

Here are the top young Asian American designers making waves in today's world of contemporary fashion.

Mako (full name Mako Iwamatsu) voiced roles in Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Dexter's Laboratory. He fought to get Asian actors better roles in Hollywood.

Positive psychology research findings on increasing happiness with gratitude, optimism, and kindness activities.

The fiscal year 2009 was a year of not only transition and challenge but also achievement for the Asian Community Development Corporation.

The homework debate has been a hot issue. Is homework good or bad? New research comes closer to the answer.

Although the term "Asian Canadian" has been in use in research since the 1970's, it has been absent in academia. What is "Asian Canadian"?

The Women's Rights Movement was instrumental in bringing rights to all women of America. What tends to be forgotten are the other women who fought in their own way.

New research in adolescent psychology reveals a fascinating link between religion and a teen's mood. Going to church may be a cause of childhood depression.

From firefighter Tom's retirement to Yul's political ventures, find out what the last 9 Survivor champs have been up to since receiving their million-dollar checks.

The auditions are finally over. Can I get an Hallelujah, y'all? The producers saved the best - and the worst - for last. Here's the recap.

The struggles of the Asian American adolescents in this book are both universal and specific.

Cathleen Rountree's book "The Movie Lovers Club: How to Start Your Own Film Group" is a fabulous guide for setting up your own film-watching and discussion group.

A writer's own particular brand can be hard to discover, but here are a few tips for helping to brainstorm your own unique writing brand.

Rebuilding Sichuan after the earthquake destroyed much of the province is an ominous task. It flattened classrooms leaving thousands of students with no place to learn.

Stories of the 100th Infantry Battalion usually tell of heroic Japanese-Americans in World War II. But one of its most distinguished members was not of Japanese descent.

CBS's The Amazing Race 16, which began filming on November 28th, finished in San Francisco during the weekend of December 19, 2009, with numerous sightings of teams.

Joan Chen shows us her sense of humour in US Director Alice Wu's love letter to her mother in the guise of her debut feature SAVING FACE.

Spoilers abound only one day after the 16th cycle of CBS's The Amazing Race began in Los Angeles. Who's competing? Where are they going? Find out all the details below.

The uproar over the Imus/Rutgers Women's Basketball Team controversy seems to have subsided, but only temporarily.

According to the CDC, the rate of diabetes has doubled in the US in the past 10 years. Over 23 million Americans have diabetes, with 90 percent of those cases Type 2.

The faux documentary Paper Heart reminds audiences that awkward adolescent are adorable, tackling the boy-meets-girl tale with originality and heart.

"Pacific Canada" is a term that reflects the diversity and regional differences across Canada. The city of Vancouver is one such example of such diversity.

Brief biography of novelist Pearl S. Buck, prolific American writer who grew up in China, Nobel Laureate for literature and Pulitzer Prize winner.

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) estimates between 1.5 and 2 million Americans have a form of Lupus, but the actual number may be higher.

Instead of flipping through the AP Stylebook for every basic question, use this cheat sheet to look up general AP style rules and spellings.

Jonathan Deutsch and Rachel Saks explore the complex universe of American Jewish cuisine in the latest volume of the Food Cultures in America series by Greenwood Press.

Scientists are making progress against breast cancer as diagnoses are declining and research is revealing how ethnicity may impact prevalence and risk factors.

Clint Eastwood has made a career out of making a career out of playing tough guys. In his latest film as star and director, he finally gets real about the consequences.

The ACT and SAT tests are rivals. The SAT has suffered recent blows with credibility but continues to be the predominant test taken on the east and west coasts.

Here is a bio paragraph from a real query letter from an author who was unpublished at the time.

Choose from a variety of ethnic cuisine. From pizza and sushi to deli food and fish and chips...Tips on culinary delights both on board ship and in the islands

A review of Barack Obama's moving account of his journey towards understanding both his father's life and his own cultural inheritance.

Street Fighter - The Legend of Chun-Li is rife with very troubling depictions of people of color, imagery and language that border on being outrightly racist.

Living in their melting pot nation, US youth statistics are changing. Racial and ethnic divisions are prevalent, and they are leaving the house earlier.

Race and class issues are deeply rooted in the United States. Obama's race challenge ahead will be long and hard. America must use its hegimony to lead in race relations.

Pre-diabetes is a warning sign, but with proper treatment and self-care, diabetes can be prevented or delayed.

Learn all about laser hair reduction which has emerged as the most advanced and widely employed technique to lessen hair growth.

There are eight broad categories of American fiction set in India. These categories are not absolute but provide a framework for studying American images of India.

Teachers work hard all year. For teacher appreciation week, wrap up a gift card creatively and give it to your child's teacher to say "thank you".

Utilize a writer's voice, a writer's brand, phrase additions, and key words to change clichéd phrases into fresh prose.

Since the United States of America was founded, women have made courageous and positive contributions to the national landscape.

The House of Representatives passes a resolution to designate July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, focusing attention on the issue

Representations of minorities in the mainstream media commonly are tailored to make non-minority viewers feel more comfortable. Here are some of the ways this happens.

Researching who the successful actors are and what they're doing in your market and then developing your talents accordingly is the next step in the ABC™.

Ethnic food, amazing sports, and cultural variety can all be found, with a little guidance, in this once industrial powerhouse town.

Cracked published its list of the nine most racist Disney characters. But did they do their homework? Part #1 of a 2-part series.